About this role
<div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>He angitūtanga: The opportunity</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Love the pool, fitness spaces, and working with people?</span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Join Auckland Council’s <strong>Network Support Team</strong>, a unique hybrid role where no two shifts are the same. You’ll move across our leisure centres supporting lifeguarding, customer service, recreation programmes, and fitness operations. You'll enjoy a variable schedule that allows you to work across different sites, supporting lifeguarding and customer support functions. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">This is perfect for experienced lifeguards or recreation professionals who want variety, flexibility, and the chance to make a real impact in their community.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">You’ll support our key areas, including but not limited to:</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Lifeguarding </strong>– Keeping our communities safe by actively supervising pool spaces and maintaining a safe environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Customer Support</strong> – Welcoming customers, processing memberships and bookings, and helping visitors have a great experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Fitness & Facility Support</strong> – Assisting gym operations, bookings, and keeping spaces clean and running smoothly.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Recreation Programmes</strong> – Supporting activities, setting up equipment, and helping deliver fun programmes for all ages.</span></li> </ol> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We will provide ALL training for you free of charge and will pay for you to attend the training to enable you to get your qualifications.</span></p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We’re hiring for a few permanent part-time positions ranging from 16 to 24 hours. </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">You’ll work on a variable fortnightly roster between 5am – 10pm, including at least one weekend day, across sites such as West Wave and North Shore centres (Birkenhead, Albany and more). Our ideal candidate will be able to work one weekend day of the week and have flexibility to work during the day.</span></p> </div> <div><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>He kōrero mōu: About you </strong></span></p> </div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">You’re someone who:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Loves being active and working with people</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Brings strong customer service and communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Is reliable, mature, and safety-focused</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Can adapt to different sites and teams</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Holds a full driver’s licence and has access to a vehicle</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We provide fully paid lifeguard training and cover the cost of your Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">You’ll just need to pass a pre-training swim assessment:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">200m any style in less than 6 mins</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">50m breaststroke</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">25m sidestroke</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Duck, dive, and retrieve objects from the bottom of a 5m pool</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">5-minute tread water</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">If you do not have a current PLPC or first aid certificate, you will need to attend the training from 6 July to 17 July at West Wave.</span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Free use of leisure facilities<br></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Auckland Council staff benefits (including Zoo passes & discounts)<br></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Career development across New Zealand’s largest council<br></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A fun, supportive, team environment<br></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Real pathways into recreation, fitness, and leadership roles</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As one of New Zealand's largest employers, Auckland Council provides a range of development opportunities, allowing you to grow both laterally and vertically in your career. You’ll have access to a range of fantastic <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsTUpjmDTVyZVlSKPMkx9qAmgunMh24b/view" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Auckland Council benefits</a>, including the option of a Zoo pass and a range of partnership discounts. And as a Leisure Centre employee, you will enjoy free use of the facilities. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Join our highly motivated and capable Network Support Team and take advantage of an exciting hybrid opportunity to develop your leadership skills. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the chance to work as a lifeguard or a customer service representative. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Tono Mai: Apply Now! </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>*Official Job Title is Network Team Member </strong></span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yYJsLmpFzqzevl401DkttFmrFZ0ZVv07/view" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">link</a> to access the Position Description </strong></span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Pay rate: $29.32+/h (to be increased in Sept 2026)<br></strong></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Applications Close: Thursday 30 July 2026 at 23:59 <br></strong><em>Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. We encourage early applications.</em></span></p> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Auckland Council is committed to the protection and well-being of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment. </span></em></p> </div> <div> <p><em><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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. </span></em></p> </div>