Lifeguard Opportunities - part-time and full-time fixed term vacancies!, Wellington
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Lifeguard Opportunities - part-time and full-time fixed term vacancies!

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  • Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term Contract

Wellington

Job Description

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's future

The Customer and Community Group is focused on creating a well-connected, engaged, and thriving community by delivering a variety of essential services in a way that enhances social, cultural, and recreational aspects of Pōneke.


We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and reliable people to join our team of Lifeguards across our Wellington pools network – this covers the pools at Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC) Kilbirnie, Freyberg, Karori, Keith Spry (Johnsonville), and Tawa.

WRAC: WRAC is a large, multi-purpose aquatic centre that includes a 50m indoor pool, diving pool, toddlers' pool and spray water-play area, programmes pool, hydrotherapy pool, gym, spas and saunas. The pool also hosts high-performance training, regional national and international events and a wide range of community programmes.


Community Pools (Freyberg, Karori, Keith Spry, and Tawa): Community Pools operates six aquatic facilities across Wellington City, Karori, Johnsonville, Thorndon and Tawa, including four indoor pools and two seasonal outdoor pools. We provide swimming, recreation, events, programmes and community activities that help keep Wellington active year-round.  We're passionate about creating safe, welcoming and inclusive environments where people of all ages can connect, learn, exercise and have fun.


Ngā Taipitopito Tūranga | Role details

Whether you're looking to build a career in recreation or just want a meaningful role to service the Pōneke community, we'd love to hear from you.


Our Lifeguard roles are a hands-on, customer focused role where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive team and stimulating environment, with opportunities to build your skills and grow your career within Wellington City Council.

In this role, you'll be actively supervising pool users to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. You'll respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, support the delivery of aquatic programmes, carry out water testing, maintain pool cleanliness, and provide friendly, helpful customer service to all visitors


We currently have the following packages available:

WRAC:

Fixed term until 14 February 2027:

Package 1 – minimum 16 hours per week (x 2 positions available)

  • Set shifts to be determined. May include early starts and late finishes and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required

Package 2 – full-time hours. 120 hours worked across a 3-week rotating roster

  • Shifts will be worked across a 3-week rotating roster which may include early starts and late finishes and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required.


Community Pools:

Fixed term until 28 February 2027:

Package 1 – 13 hours per week:

  • Friday 3.30pm to 9.00pm at Freyberg pool
  • Saturday 11.00am to 7.30pm at Karori Pool

Package 2 – 18 hours per week:

  • Tuesday 1.00pm to 9.30pm at Karori pool
  • Wednesday 3.30pm to 9.00pm at Freyberg pool
  • Saturday 1.00pm 6.30pm at Karori Pool


Fixed term until 14 February 2027:

Package 1 – minimum 16 hours per week

  • Based at Karori and Freyberg pools
  • Set shifts to be determined. May include early starts and late finishes and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required

Package 2 – minimum of 16 hours per week

  • Based at Keith Spry and Tawa pools
  • Set shifts to be determined. May include early starts and late finishes and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required


If the above packages do not suit your availability but you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard, especially if you’re living in Wellington for 2027, we encourage you to put your application in and we can keep it on file for future vacancies.

We're looking for responsible, reliable and motivated individuals looking to join a fun team while also ensuring the Pōneke community have a safe and enjoyable time using our facility.


To find out more about being a Lifeguard at Wellington City Council, watch our video here !

Please note, as our Lifeguard roles involves shift work, which can include early starts from 5am and late finishes up to 10.30pm, you'll need to have reliable transport to get to and from work, as public transport may not always align with our shift times.


Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience

You will have excellent verbal communication skills and enjoy providing customer care to help build trust with our pool users. You will be a keen learner as we will provide all the training you will require to thrive in this role.

As part of your training, you'll gain the following qualifications at a minimum:

  • First Aid Level 2 Certificate
  • Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate


Previous lifeguarding or aquatic work experience will help but is by no means necessary. We are looking for people who want to make a difference for our customers and help keep our facilities operating at the highest level.


Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.

Diversity:

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.  If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.


Accessibility Support:

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz


Pre-employment Checks

All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check and be prepared to obtain and maintain a Police Vetting check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed.


Please note this role is safety sensitive and will require you to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol, and health testing, the results of which will be held on your employee file if successful.


The Council uses the AS/NZ drug standard to determine the cut off levels for drug testing.  Some prescription drugs may be included within this standard.


Assessment Details

Our teams at Community Pools and WRAC will be screening applications as they are received so we encourage you to get your application in quickly. If your application is long listed, you will receive communication from the team on next steps.  Please note, if you are successful in securing an interview, you will need to complete a Lifeguard Assessment. Check out our video here for tips to pass this assessment.


Closing Details

Applications close 1 st November 2026. All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications.


If you have questions, please contact recruitment@wcc.govt.nz

Desired Hard Skills

  • First Aid Level 2 Certificate
  • Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate

Desired Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Reliability
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Flexibility

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