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 Lifeguards for our Murupara Pool facility. Some roles are available from September, working to prepare the pool and undergo training until the pools are ready to open late October, through to Easter 2026, when our pool closes for the season.

These roles are critical to the operation of this facility and play a key role in the Aquatics services we offer to our district.

Our pools are open for 7 days with staff working on a roster during this time. We can provide a minimum of 4 hours work during term time, and 15 hours work during the holidays. During school term time, staff work from 6am - 10am, and 3pm - 6pm during the week, and between 10am - 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays. During school holidays staff work between 6am - 6pm Monday to Friday, and 10am - 6pm at weekends.

The pool will be closed on the following public holidays - 25^th & 26^th December and 1^st & 2^nd January.

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.

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 Lou Allen, Acing Manager Aquatics.

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.