Summer Lifeguards | Wellington Pools

Wellington City Council

  • Wellington
  • $28.95 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
  • Want to spend your summer with a view of the water?
  • Join a fun engaging team
  • Fixed term contracts available for the summer season (to March/April 2026)
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's futureWe are now hiring a number of fixed-term lifeguards to help operate the pools, keep people safe and ensure everyone enjoys their time in and around the water this summer. We have a number of full time and part time opportunities across all the pools we operate in Thorndon, Khandallah, Johnsonville, Tawa, Freyberg, Karori and Kilbirnie (WRAC).We are looking for dedicated people from all walks of life who can commit for the duration of our roles from either:
  • 13 October 2025 to 5 April 2026 or
  • 24 November 2025 to 22 March 2026
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.If you're looking for an opportunity to work in a fun environment where people come first and want the chance to make a positive difference to people's lives, then we would like to hear from you.We pay our part-time lifeguards from $28.95 per hour and from $29.50 per hour for full-time lifeguards.We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke the creative capital where people and nature thrive.Working for the Council offers you including health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.View our 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 walks of life 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:Applications close Sunday 31 August 2025. Please note that we will be engaging with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and booking in those successfully shortlisted into our assessment centres (information below) and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications.Assessment centre information:All interviews will be held at Keith Spry Pool in Johnsonville. Each time will have six slots available, and we will be filing them as we go. We encourage you to select the time you are interested in ASAP.Monday 1st September: 2.30pm - 4.30pmWednesday 3rd September: 9.30am - 11.30amWednesday 3rd September: 1.00pm - 3.00pmMonday 8th September: 2.30pm - 4.30pmWednesday 10th September: 9.30am - 11.30amMonday 15th September: 2.30pm - 4:30pmOur Assessment centres consist of a behavioural interview and an in-water assessment - Click for more information on the water assessment and tips to acing it.All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand, be prepared to obtain and maintain a Police Vetting check and undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol, and health testing.If you have questions, please contact Jess Turfrey, Business Support Officer, .

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