Recreation Lead | Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

• Help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often”
• Great development pathway and multiple opportunities within Auckland Council
• Permanent full-time opportunity at Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Love working with people and making a positive impact in your community?

Birkenhead Pool & Leisure Centre has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Recreation Lead to grow their leadership skills while helping deliver fun, engaging, and meaningful programmes for our local community.

This role supports the Recreation Team Leader in delivering a wide range of community fitness and school holiday programmes for schools and community groups. Based at our leisure centre, the role also contributes to programme delivery with responsibilities spanning Indoor Rock Wall operations, Holiday Programmes, and Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC).

You’ll provide support across the team, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and energetic environment for both staff and customers and play a key role in shaping and improving our programmes, contributing ideas and supporting the delivery of high‑quality experiences that encourage participation, wellbeing, and connection within our communities.

He kōrero mōu: About you 

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience working with OSCAR programmes, Indoor Rock Wall operations, Holiday Programme delivery, and Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC).
• A current First Aid Certificate (or the willingness to obtain one:  we can support you with this)
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence (preferred), as this may be required for day‑to‑day duties
• Strong technology skills, including confidence using Microsoft

This is a permanent, full‑time position, working 40 hours per week. Flexibility is essential, as the role requires the ability to work early mornings, late finishes, and weekends.

• Standard Roster: Sunday 9:45 - 18:15, Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 20:30

During school holidays and our summer Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) operations, the roster may change to Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here

Pay rate: $30.02/hr

Applications close on 30th April
 

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.  This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check. 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
 
Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions