Casual Team Member | Otara

Casual Team Member | Otara Pool and Leisure Centre

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s Pools and Leisure has an opportunity for a Casual Team Member position at our busy Otara Pool and Leisure Centre.

We are looking for casual team members who will be predominantly working as lifeguards and customer supports.

Lifeguarding is the key to ensuring a safe environment for our customers and is essential to the successful running of our aquatic facilities. Pool lifeguards are observant, patient, and good with people. Their skill set means they have the confidence to act in a quick, responsible, and calm way. No two days will be the same! 

In this frontline role, your responsibilities will also include:

• Delivering exceptional service to our customers and visitors;
• Supporting with the delivery of a variety of exciting sports and recreational programmes for young adults and youth;  
• Helping the Centre maintain a caring, fun and safe fitness and leisure environment;
• Providing assistance to the center with administration and operational duties; and
• Supporting with center activities, including sporting leagues and daily timetabled programmes.  
• This is an on-site casual position. The shifts are subject to change according to the roster and the needs of the center. 

Our Centre opens 7 days a week: Mon–Fri: 5 am – 8 pm, Sat–Sun: 9:00 am–6:30 pm, the ability to work early night, late night, and weekends is crucial. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for strong swimmers of all ages, who are dedicated to helping others and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. As a casual team member, you’ll need to stay alert, work well in a team, and provide excellent customer service.

You wil be an enthusiastic team player, you’ll have a positive attitude and infectious energy and be committed to providing your customers with an exceptional experience.  

You will also need to have a current First Aid Certificate and Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC).

Previous experience working with children is beneficial. Importantly, you’ll be committed to maintaining a high degree of professionalism in your work.

If you believe you can pass the above with ease, apply today!

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

You will be joining a team who are outgoing, and customer focused. As an Auckland Council employee, you will also enjoy multiple discounts and partnership benefits, along with having free use of the centre facilities.

We aim to upskill and progress your career, so you can train and take on other functions within our centres.

By the same token, if we occasionally need some help in other areas such as on our front desk and general customer service duties, as a team member, you may be called on to cover these areas if short staffed or at peak periods.

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close: Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 23:59pm

Find a copy of the position description here: Team Member 

Pay rate: living wage - $28.95+/h (Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is in addition to the base salary offered.)

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

Please note:

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 and is deemed a safety sensitive position. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting and a drug test prior to commencing employment.   

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.