Forget your preconceptions of what a lifeguard looks like - you just need to be a confident swimmer, who is great with people, and we'll train you! We're looking for people at all stages of life to join our team. We are constantly looking for amazing talent to join our lifeguarding team to ensure the safety of our communities across all our pools (Keith Spry (Johnsonville), Tawa, Freyberg, Karori and Kilbirnie (WRAC)).
Working as a Lifeguard for Wellington Pools means you'll benefit from being part of an organisation that grows its people. In lifeguarding there is a variety of courses and development opportunities for you to advance your career.
You will gain at a minimum the following qualifications:
We pay $27.80 per hour for part-time Lifeguards, and $59,547 per annum for full-time Lifeguards. We have a rotating roster system which includes some weekends.
If you are interested check out our Lifeguarding at WCC webpage for more information and all our vacancies
At the Council, we have a clear unifying purpose:
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō. Working together for Wellington's future.
Wellington is a vibrant city with a thriving cultural life, talented people, and cutting-edge businesses.
Known as the arts and events capital of New Zealand, the city has an abundance of recreation and leisure opportunities. It is also a compact city with a dramatic landscape and sound infrastructure.
Everything we do, we do for Wellington. Our environment, economy, history, but most importantly, our people - residents, business people, visitors and diverse communities.
Whether it's caring for Wellington's gorgeous natural environment, providing services and facilities to support the physical, mental and cultural wellbeing of residents and visitors or supporting the business community to build a strong and resilient local economy, we're here for our city.