Keen to make the most of your summer with a job that’s active, rewarding, and full of good vibes?
Whether you're a student, looking for a career change, or simply want to stay connected and active, this could be the perfect fit! Join Auckland Council Pool and Leisure Centres as a Seasonal Lifeguard and enjoy a role where you can meet great people and make a real difference in your community.
As a lifeguard, your job is to help everyone stay safe and have fun at our pools by keeping a close eye on things and following health and safety rules.
Your key responsibilities are:
We have 1 x 40 hours fixed-term opportunity during our busy summer period from 10th Nov 2025/1st of December until February or March 2026 at Albany Stadium Pool. Shifts below:
As our centre operates from 5.30AM to 9PM Monday to Friday, 7 days a week, the ability to work early morning, late night, and weekend are vital. Flexibility, reliability and a commitment to working early, late, and weekend shifts are essential.
To get started, you’ll need to feel confident in the water and pass a swim test. Here’s what you’ll need to be able to do:
You will be required to attend either of the following training dates at our West Wave location Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm:
To work as a lifeguard in New Zealand, you need a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC). Don’t worry as we’ll cover the cost and provide all the training you need, for free!
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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You can find the position description here *note that official title is Seasonal Lifeguard
Pay rate: Living Wage $29.90/h. Please note, our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to the base salary offered.
Applications close on Sunday 11th 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
Auckland Council serves over 1.5 million Aucklanders providing services, policies and decision-making.
We’re here to serve Auckland and build a more prosperous region, one that gives a voice to our citizens, and makes it a great place to live, visit and invest.
Our talented people support Auckland’s elected representatives by providing specialist advice, implementing decisions and delivering services like rubbish and recycling, resource and building consents, bylaws, events and parks.
Our vision is to create a world-class city where talent wants to live. If you are interested in working for Auckland, visit our career website (careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) or check our 'Jobs' and 'Life' tabs.
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