- 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 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 are:
- 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 several fixed-term opportunities during our busy summer period from 10th Nov 2025/1st of December until February or March 2026 at our three Leisure Centres at Glenfield,
Takapuna, and Birkenhead. Shifts below are flexible, note that roster may vary based on operational needs:
- Glenfield Pool and Leisure – roster varies from 8.30am-5pm, 10.30am-7pm, 11.30-8pm, and 12-4pm everyday
- 3 x 16 hours
- 1 x 20 hours
- Takapuna Pool and Leisure – roster includes three weekdays and one weekend day: 16:30–20:30 on weekdays, 13:30–17:30 on weekends
- 2 x 16 hours
- Birkenhead Pool and Leisure – 1x weekend and 2x weekday shifts
- 3 x 20 hours
As our centre operates from 5.30AM to 9PM, 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.
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
You will need to be available on 25th of September for an Assessment Centre at Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre.
And you will also be required to attend either of 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
Additionally, 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!
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 *note that official title is Seasonal Lifeguard
Pay rate: living wage 28.95+/hr
Applications close on Thursday 11th September 2025
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.
