The role

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Lifeguards Murupara - Casual

Whakatane, New Zealand

Reference: 6680573

Are you confident in the water and love working with people? Want to make a difference in your community? Read on…

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are currently looking for Casual Lifeguards for our Murupara Pool facility. Lifeguards are critical to the operation of this facility and play a key role in the Aquatics services we offer our district. Our pool will be open from Labour weekend through to Easter 2025.

Ko wai koe | About you

We'll provide the support and training; you'll provide the skills. To be successful in this role you will have a great work ethic, be a confident swimmer, enjoy working in active roles and are great with people. You will be part of a small, high-performing team passionate about our communities. Flexibility in your availability will be ideal.

Positions are classed as safety sensitive so you will also need to pass a police vetting check, and a pre-employment drug test.

Our values

  • We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata
  • We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora
  • We work as one team - Toitū te Mahi Tahi
  • We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata
  • We care about our environment - Toitū te Taiao

For more information, phone 07 308 4192 to speak to Dillon Charleville, Manager Aquatics & Recreation.

You can apply online now, or alternatively, call into the Murupara Library and Service Centre, let the team know you want to apply for the Lifeguard role at the Pool Facility and leave your CV with them.

We are keen to recruit for these roles quickly so applications will be reviewed as they come in.



  • About Us – He kupu mō mātau

    We aim to deliver outstanding services so that present and future generations can continue to enjoy our sensational lifestyle and superb, natural environment.

  • Discover the benefits – Whāia ngā hua

    What’s in it for you? Read more about how we value our staff, and the cherries on top.

  • Get In Touch – Whakapāngia mai

    If you need any questions answered, please feel free to send us an email. We’d be more than happy to help!