Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre Team Leader

• Make a splash in your career—manage a centre that saves lives and builds community!

• 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 sites; Oxford Community Aquatic Centre and Waikuku Beach paddling pool.

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 the role of Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre Team Leader. This is a permanent full time position.

As the Centre Team Leader, you will be an organised and passionate leader seeking a role, which provides direct contact with staff, our customers and the community. You will be responsible for organising the operational staff who deliver our services including rostering, administration, training and development. Working closely with your teams you will coach new members, growing skills and fostering talent to develop career pathways, capability and resilience.

Industry experience and proven ability to work with a diverse customer base would be of benefit. Previous experience leading teams and knowledge of Learn to Swim, Lifeguard and Health and Safety, would be an advantage but not an essential requirement. The successful applicant will need to hold or be capable of achieving the National Pool Lifeguard Certificate and a Swim Education Award.

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.

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.

Click here to view the position description.

Applications close Sunday 12 July 2026

The Council is an equal opportunities employer.