The Role / Person
Take the plunge into this senior role – we’re looking for an enthusiastic Senior Lifeguard to join our team at CBay!
Bring your go-getter attitude, excellent communication skills, and strong team approach. As a Senior Lifeguard, you will be responsible for leading the lifeguard team, keeping each shift performing at its highest, and assisting in the day-to-day running of CBay.
You will play a key part in ensuring that all customers not only have a fantastic experience, but a safe one.
Bring your:
Awesome leadership and communication skills
Ability to stay calm in busy and pressured situations
Keen eye for spotting potential hazards and preventing incidents
You’ll need to currently hold a First Aid Certificate as well as a Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate, however, full training will be provided for the right applicant. This is a full-time position and offers 40 hours per week. Working hours will be on a rostered basis so reliability and commitment to working early, late and weekend shifts are crucial. The hourly rate range is $30.54–$31.46 per hour.
What are you waiting for? If you’re ready to dive in and earn some valuable skills in the aquatic and recreation industry, apply now.
Check out a copy of the here For further information please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz
You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 19th April 2026; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs
The District
Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.
Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!
The Organisation
The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.
www.vtdevelopment.co.nz celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!
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