Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington's futureWe have a number of permanent full-time and part-time roles available in our community pools based in Kilbirnie (Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre), Tawa, Freyberg, Karori, and Johnsonville (Keith Spry) and are looking for people at all stages of life. Please note, these opportunities are separate to those from the summer fixed term roles also available.The pools across Wellington provide a vital service to our city - and as a lifeguard you'll play a key role in helping people get the most out of their recreational facilities, and have a safe, enjoyable experience. You'll work in a stimulating environment and have plenty of development opportunities within Wellington City Council. We have a rostered system which does includes some weekends.No experience is necessary as we will provide all training and support to get you up to speed and we will pay you to train! We are looking for people who want to make a difference for our customers and help keep our facilities operating at the highest level. You will be working in a supportive environment where we will ensure that you have all the skills and knowledge to thrive in your new career.As part of your training, you'll gain the following qualifications at a minimum:
First Aid Level 2 Certificate
Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate
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.About us: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 5 weeks annual leave, 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 4th September 2025. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing 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.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,
