Fixed term (Parental Leave Cover)

• Do you thrive working within the community as part of a team to deliver high quality results?

• Are you seeking a new challenge, dealing with a wide variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment?

The Waimakariri District Council operates four Aquatic Facilities in the North Canterbury region including Dudley Park Aquatic Centre in Rangiora, Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre and the seasonal site at Oxford Community Aquatic Centre.

From these facilities, we provide a high-level customer experience to a wide range of users ensuring that each facility is being utilised to its full potential. We are a respectful and progressive team delivering value for our customers.

To assist with this, the Council is currently seeking applications for fixed term cover (paternity leave) of the role of Dudley Park Aquatic Centre Manager. In this role, you will be leading a diverse team across a range of functions to ensure the comfort, safety and security of our customers.

Working closely within the Aquatics Leadership team you will nurture talent and deliver high quality customer experiences within our facilities. This role leads the Programmes portfolio involving oversight, development and delivery of planning, policies and technical responsibilities for all programmes and customer services offered by all Aquatic Facilities.

As the Dudley Park Aquatic Centre Manager, you will take a collaborative approach to delivering a high quality experience to our customers, ensuring a professional, approachable and solutions focused approach to community needs. You will champion innovation & new ideas to ensure a best value solutions approach, through the planning, organisation and delivery of services. This will require a high degree of self-awareness, motivation and strong communication skills.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Recreation and Sport, Business management or have at least 4 years’ industry experience in senior roles. The successful applicant will have experience operating a swim school and knowledge of Learn to Swim programming.

In return, we will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in this community. We will work with you to develop your skills through ongoing training with opportunities to contribute to the development and direction within Council and the wider Recreation Industry. We offer a competitive remuneration package with flexible working arrangements, which allow for a great work life balance.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

For more information, please contact Matthew Greenwood on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV) or matthew.greenwood@wmk.govt.nz

Please note: Short-listed applicants must be prepared to undergo both Police Vetting and pre-employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

Applications close Sunday 28 September 2025.

Waimakariri District Council is an equal opportunities employer.