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

• Are you keen to further develop your people leadership skills?

• Are you seeking a new challenge, dealing with a wide variety of operational tasks?

The Waimakariri District Council operates three Aquatic Facilities in the North Canterbury region including Dudley Park Aquatic Centre in Rangiora, Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre and 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 a Lifeguard Supervisor based at the Dudley Park Aquatic Centre. You will be working with a team to ensure the comfort, safety and security of our customers while they visit our facilities.

This is a 37.5 hours per week role with shifts being Tuesday to Friday 1.30pm – 9.30pm and 11.30am-7.30pm on Saturday.

As a Lifeguard Supervisor, you will be a passionate team player seeking a role, which gives you direct contact with the public. You will be self-motivated, great at organising tasks and a strong communicator.

A demonstrated ability to work within a team to serve a diverse customer base would be of benefit. Previous Aquatics experience is not essential but would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will hold or be capable of achieving the Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate, which requires a degree of fitness including a timed swim of 200m (8 lengths of a 25m pool) in 6 minutes.

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 and provide opportunities to grow by learning skills in other areas of the business. You will help to grow recreation participation within the district and contribute to the growth and develop of your team.

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 David Prattley on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).

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

Applications close Thursday 12 February 2026.

The council is an equal opportunities employer.