The role

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.


Swim Instructor

Casual - Seasonal (October to April)

Amberley, New Zealand

Reference: 6706841

About us | Mō Mātou

At Hurunui District Council we are driven by a commitment to our community and service excellence. Join our team to support our mission to find the right people in the right place at the right time to provide services that are efficient, effective and appropriate for our community.

About the role | Mō Te Tūranga

Learn to swim programmes teach children valuable life skills and we are seeking instructors to help us develop our swim school to help maximise our local young people's aquatic learning experience.

Casual cover is required during weekend mornings and afterschool.

Our swim school is only open during the summer season (October - April).

About you | Mōu

We are looking for instructors who are fun-loving, energetic, reliable and confident. If you have these qualities, then WE WANT YOU!

Most important is you are someone who is at home in the water, along with;

  • Having a teaching, coaching, or swimming background (desirable)
  • Being a logical thinker and always one step ahead
  • An ability and willingness to learn and passionate about teaching people of all ages

You do not need to be an Olympic swimmer, but you do need to have a passion for ensuring that the next generation of New Zealanders grow up to be capable and confident in the water.

We are committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting process.

For more information please contact Anne Frankland - anne.frankland@hurunui.govt.nz

Applications Close: 10 Jan 2025

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The application process

We handle all our recruiting through this website. Please avoid directly contacting any council employee or councillor to submit your application or inquire about employment. If a contact name and email address are provided in the advertisement, they are there to help answer any preliminary questions you might have about the position, the application process, or working at the Hurunui District Council. Please do not send your application to this email address.

Our application form is straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete. However, we recommend preparing your CV and any cover letter (PDF format preferred) before you start.

Once you complete the application and hit “Submit,” you’ll receive a confirmation message letting you know we’ve received your application. This completes the application process.

We promise to keep you updated on the progress of your application and will contact all candidates as soon as possible, regardless of the outcome.

For more information, visit: www.hurunui.govt.nz