Lifeguard - Part-time

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Health insurance

Annual health checks

Additional annual leave

Discounts

Job summary

Hamilton City Council is hiring lifeguards for Hamilton Pools. The role involves ensuring water safety, delivering risk-prevention education, and performing light cleaning. Training will be provided for candidates with the right mindset.

Six roles start on 8 December 2026 with various shift patterns; the hourly rate is 29.90 NZD. Opportunities for development, wellbeing days, health insurance, and additional leave are offered.

Qualifications

• No experience required; opportunities to gain fully paid Practicing Lifeguard Certification.
• Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate (PLPC) to be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of visitors at Hamilton Pools and provide guidance on water risk prevention.
• Assist with basic cleaning and maintenance tasks as part of the role.
• Provide education to pool users on safety and risk prevention and help create a welcoming environment.

Skills

Confident swimmer

People friendly

Education

Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate (PLPC)

Job description

This role sits in the Council’s Community Group, which comprises of community focused services such as Hamilton Pool, Parks and Recreation, Hamilton City Librariesand the city’s three main visitor attractions.

Our work ensures Hamilton is beautiful, fun, connected, and meets our community wants and needs, making our city one we’re all proud of.

Job Description

Our lifeguards ensure everyone visiting Hamilton Pools is safe in the water and having a great time, they provide education around risk prevention along with a bit of cleaning, EASY.

We welcome individuals from all walks of life. If you are a confident swimmer and enjoy working with people, we will provide the necessary training!

If you are ready to make a difference in your community and have what it takes to be a lifeguard, join our team at Hamilton Pools. We are a diverse, fun, and motivated group of individuals!

We have six roles available, to start on 8 December 2026, with the following shift patterns:

1. Friday 4.30pm-9.30pm and Saturday 1.30pm-9.30pm = 12 Hours

2. Friday 4pm-9.30pm, Saturday 10.30am-6.30pm = 12.5 hours

3. Thursday 5pm-9.30pm and Sunday 11am-5pm = 9.5 hours permanent (Monday 3.30-7.30pm = 4 hours until 4 April)

4. Friday 1.30pm-9pm and Saturday 7.30am-11.30am = 11.5 hours Permanent (Tuesday 10.30am-4.30pm = 5.5 hours until 4 April)

5. Monday 7.30am-1pm, Tuesday 3pm-9pm, and Sunday 1.30pm-9pm = 17.5 hours

6. Monday 5am-1.30pm, Wednesday 7.30am-11.30am, and Sunday 7am-1.30pm = 18 hours

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

No experience or qualifications as a lifeguard? Don’t let that stop you!We have opportunities for self-starters with the right mindset to gain a fully paid for Practicing Lifeguard Certification.

Qualifications you will obtain:

Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate (PLPC)

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

The hourly rate for this role is $29.90.

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Applications close on the:6 November 2026

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. If this role is Safety Sensitive a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required.

This role is covered by the Children’s Act 2014, which means that shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo all safety checking requirements under the Act before commencing employment, as well as during employment.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.