Full-Time Lifeguard: Safe, Welcoming Pools

Mahi.co.nz

Wellington

On-site

NZD 53,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave
Health and wellbeing support
Staff discounts
Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Wellington City Council is seeking a Lifeguard to join the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre team in Kilbirnie. You’ll help operate pools, keep users safe and ensure everyone has a great time in and around the water.

This full-time role uses a rotating three-week roster with 120 hours, including 5am starts, late finishes, and weekend work. Reliable transport is required, and you’ll receive training to obtain key qualifications.

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal communication skills and enjoy providing customer care.
  • Willing to learn; full training provided.
  • Available for rotating roster including early starts and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Operate WRAC pools and ensure pool users are safe.
  • Support high-performance and community programmes when required.

Skills

Verbal communication
Customer care
Training

Education

First Aid Level 2 Certificate
Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate

Job description

Wellington City Council is seeking a Lifeguard to join the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre team in Kilbirnie. You’ll help operate pools, keep users safe and ensure everyone has a great time in and around the water.

This full-time role uses a rotating three-week roster with 120 hours, including 5am starts, late finishes, and weekend work. Reliable transport is required, and you’ll receive training to obtain key qualifications.

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