The role

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


Seasonal Lifeguards

Amberley, New Zealand

Reference: 6779147

The Mainpower Amberley Pool is open typically from October 2025 to April 2026.

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

We are looking for reliable lifeguards that are available to work a variety of hours. Our lifeguards work on a roster across a variety of shift that includes weekends, school holidays as well as regular week-day hours.

Ideally, you will have lifeguard qualifications and experience, but if you don't full training may be provided.

As a member of our pool team your duties include:

  • Actively guarding the pool area.
  • Enforcing pool rules.
  • Responding to emergencies and providing medical care.
  • Cleaning of pool area, changing rooms and toilets. Some in-pool cleaning is required.
  • Water testing and reporting.
  • Reception and cash handling as needed
  • Administration tasks as needed

About you | Mōu

You will bring a strong commitment to health and safety standards and be driven to deliver excellent customer service to our community.

Naturally you will be a confident swimmer.

Our process / To Tatou Tukanga

Successful candidates will be invited to an information session and to participate in a swim competency test held in September.
The swim competency test involves:

  • Swim 200m freestyle in under 6 minutes (in togs, goggles are permitted)
  • Swim 50m breaststroke (fully clothed)
  • Swim 25m sidestroke (fully clothed)
  • Retrieve an object from the bottom of the deepest part of the pool (fully clothed without goggles)
  • Tread water for 5 minutes (fully clothed)

All pool lifeguard in New Zealand, need to hold the Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC) and a current first aid certificate. Pool Lifeguard Skills Award (PLSA) and first aid training will be provided, if successful.

Please note you must be 16 years of age by September 7, 2025 to apply.

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 hr@hurunui.govt.nz

Applications Close: 04 Aug 2025

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The application process

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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