Seasonal Lifeguard | Papatoetoe & Otara

• Be part of a fun and active team this summer, keeping your community safe in the water
• Kickstart your career in the Aquatics Industry with hands-on experience
• As a summer lifeguard, enjoy an active, rewarding role where you make a real difference and have fun every day!

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Keen to make the most of your summer with a job that’s active, rewarding, and full of good vibes?

Whether you're a student, looking for a career change, or simply want to stay connected and active, this could be the perfect fit! Join Auckland Council Pool and Leisure Centres as a Seasonal Lifeguard and enjoy a role where you can meet great people and make a real difference in your community.

As a seasonal lifeguard, your job is to help everyone stay safe and have fun at our pools by keeping a close eye on things and following health and safety rules.

Your key responsibilities:
• Keep the pool area safe through active supervision and friendly interactions
• Promote and enforce pool rules in a positive way
• Respond quickly and calmly to any First Aid emergencies

We have fixed-term 40-hour full-time opportunities during our busy summer period from 10th Nov 2025 or 1st December until February or March 2026 at our Otara Pools and Leisure Centre and Papatoetoe Centennial Pool and Leisure Centre.  

As our centre operates from 5.30AM to 9PM (Hours varies depending on the day), 7 days a week, the ability to work early morning, late night, and weekend are vital.  Flexibility, reliability and a commitment to working early, late, and weekend shifts are essential.

While your primary location of work will be based within the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu & Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board areas, there may be occasions when you are requested to work at other pool locations within the South Auckland region. Should this be necessary, your manager will discuss with you in advance.

He kōrero mōu: About you

To get started, you’ll need to feel confident in the water and pass a swim test. Here’s what you’ll need to be able to do:

•  Swim 200m in under 6 minutes
• Swim 25m using sidestroke
• Swim 50m using breaststroke
• Pick up an object from the bottom of the pool – max depth: 5M
• Tread water for 5 minutes

To work as a lifeguard in New Zealand, you need a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC). Don’t worry as we’ll cover the cost and provide all the training you need, for free!

You will be required to attend the following training dates at our West Wave location Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm:

• 10/11/2025 – 21/11/2025
• 01/12/2025 – 12/12/2025

You will also need to be available for a swim test on 24 Sept 2025 at Papatoetoe Centennial Pool and Leisure Centre and an Assessment Centre on 26 Sept 2025 at Otara Pool and Leisure Centre.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You will receive dedicated training and development opportunities to help advance your career. Additionally, as part of our team, you will gain access to numerous benefits and discounts designed to enhance your overall experience. To learn more about our comprehensive employee benefits package, click this link 

We are committed in promoting a workplace that respects the contributions of everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or background. Our goal is to pursue an inclusive environment where every individual is appreciated and empowered to express their selves at work. We welcome all applications, help us get 'More Aucklanders more active, more often'!"

Tono Mai: Apply Now!
You can find the position description here 
Starting rate: 28.95+/h (Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is in addition to the base salary offered.)
Application closes: Thursday 11 Sept 2025 at 23:59

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.