Team Member - Lifeguard

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Lifeguard | West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre (Henderson)

Auckland Council’s Pools and Leisure has opportunities for Lifeguard positions at our busy West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre (Henderson).

Working as a lifeguard is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the community. Lifeguards are the key to ensuring a safe environment for our customers and are essential to the successful running of our aquatic facilities.

As a lifeguard, you are responsible for:

Provide a safe environment through proactive supervision and positive interaction with customers
Educate and enforce pool rules
Respond to any First Aid emergencies
Ensure pool and surrounds are clean at all times

#1 40-hour position:

Tuesday 1.30pm 10pm
Wednesday 1.30pm-10pm
Thursday 1.30 pm-10pm
Friday 1.30pm -10pm
Saturday 11am-7.30pm
#2 12-hour position:

Friday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

The shifts are subject to change according to the roster and the needs of the centre, so flexibility is essential.

Our centre operates from 6:00 am - 7:00 pm on weekends and 5:30 am - 09:30 pm on weekdays; the ability to work early night, late night, and weekends is crucial.


He kōrero mōu: About you

We are looking for strong swimmers of all ages, who are dedicated to helping others and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment. As a lifeguard, you’ll need to stay alert, work well in a team, and provide excellent customer service.

You will also need to have a current First Aid Certificate and Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC); however, training will be provided. If you do not have a current First Aid Certificate or Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate, you will need to attend a 2-week training course from 25 August to 5 Sept (Weekdays 8:30am - 4:00pm) at CBD and West Wave.


The first step in becoming a lifeguard for Auckland Council is passing the swim test, which consists of:

Swim 200m in less than 6 minutes (Any stroke, or a mixture of strokes, can be used)
Swim 50m breaststroke
Swim 25m sidestroke
Retrieve objects from the deepest part of the pool (depth varies across centres)
Tread water for 5 minutes

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

View a snapshot of some of our discounts and partnership benefits

We also aim to help you upskill and develop, so that you can train and take on other functions within our centres, including Recreation Assistant, Fitness Instructor and more. As a team member, you may be asked to assist with different functions during busy times.


Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Starting rate: 27.80/h+ Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Application closes: Thursday 31 July 2025; 11:59PM

For the position description, please see: Lifeguard (*Please note the official job title is Team Member).

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.


Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and is deemed a safety sensitive position. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting and a drug test prior to commencing employment.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. Read more