Casual Team Member | Lifeguard - Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre

• Help create a safe and enjoyable experience for our customers
• Be part of a team that makes a positive difference in the local community
• Casual work with opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills

Casual Team Member, Lifeguard | Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Working as a lifeguard is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community. Lifeguards are the key to ensuring a safe environment for our customers and are essential to the successful running of our aquatic facilities.

Pool lifeguards are observant, patient, and good with people. Their skill set means they have the confidence to act in a quick, responsible, and calm way.

As a Lifeguard you are responsible for:

• Providing a safe environment through proactive supervision and positive interaction with customers.
• Educating and enforcing pool rules.
• Responding to any First Aid emergencies.
• Ensuring our pool and the surrounding areas are always clean.

We are looking to fill one casual position. Hours will be offered as needed, based on business requirements, so we're looking for someone who is flexible and available when required. 

You will need to attend a 2-week training dates below. Monday to Friday at West Wave, 8am-4pm (weekdays)

• 30 November - 11 December

He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for people who are strong swimmers, dedicated to helping others. To work as a pool 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 

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We aim to help you upskill and develop, so that you can train and take on other functions within our centres.  Other functions can include being a Recreation Assistant, Fitness Instructor and more.

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.

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here: *Official role title is Team Member

Pay rate: Living Wage $29.90/h. Please note, our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to the base salary offered.

Applications close on 4 November 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.