Lifeguard Part Time

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

We are looking for a Part-time Lifeguard to join our team at Hiwa the universitys state-of-the-art Recreation Centre located right in the heart of Auckland on Symonds Street.

This is much more than a typical pool role as you will be working at a vibrant hub for sport and wellbeing that serves as the social heartbeat for our students and the wider community. Our Aquatic Hall is a world-class facility featuring a versatile stainless-steel pool dive wells with springboards and premium recovery spaces like our spa and sauna.

As a lifeguard in this engaging environment you will be responsible for the safety of a diverse range of patrons while enjoying the buzz of a central city campus. If you have a background with the university or simply thrive in an active and social setting this is a brilliant chance to develop your professional skills in a facility that represents the very best in modern recreation design.

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• General lifeguard duties including pool supervision
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Pool water testing and monitoring
• Ensuring pool safety and H&S standards are met

This is a permanent part-time position working 11.5 hours per week (0.3 FTE). The salary range is $55634 to $60000 per annum ($28.53 to $30.70 per hour) which will be pro-rated based on your hours. The final offer will be negotiable depending on your skills and experience.

The set shifts for this role are:

• Friday: 5:30 am 1:30 pm
• Sunday: 2:30 pm 6:30 pm

A full description of your duties and the role are provided in the position description linked HERE.

He kōrero mōu About You

Our ideal candidate is not just a confident swimmer but a proactive responsible and approachable professional. We are looking for individuals with a genuine interest for public safety strong customer service skills and a dedication to creating a safe positive and genuinely inclusive environment for all university community members.

This is a dynamic high-visibility role where your self-awareness and attention to detail are key to protecting our patrons.

Training & Qualifications:

• While holding a current lifeguard qualification is highly desirable it is not essentialwe provide full comprehensive training for the right candidate.
• A Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate and/or a First Aid Certificate would be a definite bonus and highly advantageous.

E rapua ana mātou We are seeking:

• Experience working as a lifeguard is ideal or demonstrable success in any other fast-paced customer-focused role.
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage positively with a diverse range of people.
• Strong communication skills with an eye for detail regarding health and safety procedures and compliance.
• Highly confident swimming skills and the physical fitness required for effective pool supervision and rescue.
• The ability to be fully reliable punctual and available for the rostered shifts.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

Waipapa Taumata Rau The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university. We employ more than 6000 academic and professional staff to support over 47000 students making us one of NZs largest employers.

We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards hard work with a range of excellent benefits including:

• Competitive salary and five weeks of annual leave.
• Superannuation/KiwiSaver matching up to 6.75%
• Leading and inclusive parental leave options.
• Career development programmes and discounted on-site amenities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Please submit your application online by the closing date of Tuesday 28 April 2026. Your application should include:

• A brief Cover Letter explaining why youre interested in this role and how your skills match the requirements.
• Your updated CV.

For a confidential discussion you are welcome to contact Jack Simkin (Aquatics Team Leader) at 

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Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time