Lifeguard

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Centre facilities

Development opportunities

Multiple shifts including weekends

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Lead Lifeguard at Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre to ensure a safe and welcoming experience for all customers.

This permanent part-time position offers 28 hours per week, with potential up to 40 hours in school holidays and summer. You will supervise lifeguarding duties, support aquatic programmes, and help manage day-to-day operations while spending significant time outdoors in the sun.

Qualifications

• Must hold PLPC certificate to work as a lifeguard.
• Strong swimming ability with water safety focus.
• Excellent communication to engage customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on aquatics-based programmes and lifeguarding duties.
• Support the Team Leader with day-to-day operations at the Centre.
• Manage and maintain pool water quality and plant room operations.

Skills

Lifeguard

Communication

First Aid

Education

Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC)

Job description

Lead Lifeguard | Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

Help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often”

Enjoy free use of Centre facilities plus a range of other benefits

Great development pathway and multiple opportunities within Auckland Council

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Our pool and leisure facilities are more popular than ever, and as Lead Lifeguard, for our Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre, you will play a key part in ensuring that all customers not only have a fantastic experience but a safe one.

Your main responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing guidance on and supporting the delivery of aquatics-based programmes
• General lifeguarding duties to ensure customers are safe and looked after
• Supporting the Team Leader with day-to-day operations at the Centre
• Manage and maintain pool water quality while performing advanced plant room operations

This permanent part-time role offers 28 hours per week, with the potential to work up to 40 hours during school holidays and the summer period. As Birkenhead is an outdoor pool, you'll spend a significant part of your role working outdoors in the sun. The roster may suit someone balancing remote study or other work commitments, provided they can work the advertised shifts. As our centre is open seven days a week, the ability to work early and late shifts, as well as weekends, is crucial.

• Tuesday to Friday: 3:00pm to 8:30pm (9:30pm finish on Thursdays during Terms 2 and 3)
• Saturday: 8:00am to 4:30pm (6:30am start during the winter months)

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll have a passion for aquatics and enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with customers and colleagues to improve water safety. You will be an excellent communicator and committed to delivering exceptional aquatic programmes and providing a high level of customer satisfaction. Joining an energetic and passionate team, you’ll be a keen team player with a flexible approach and be able to take the initiative to help drive a positive safety culture.

We are looking for people who are strong swimmers, dedicated to helping others. To work as a pool, lead lifeguard in New Zealand, you will need to hold a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC).

The first step in becoming a lifeguard for Auckland Council is to be able to pass this swim test. Please only apply for this position if you feel you can:

• Swim 200m in under 6 minutes
• Swim 25m sidestroke
• Swim 50m breaststroke
• Retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool
• Tread water for 5 minutes

Also, you must also be willing to complete First Aid training.

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

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Salary rate: 30.92/hr.

Please note, our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to the base salary offered.

Applications close on 13 October 2026

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.

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