Published 2026-02-04
Looking for a role where no two days are the same and what you do really matters? Are you confident in the water, community-minded, and looking for a role where your life experience and people skills are truly valued?
We’re on the lookout for mature, reliable, and people-focused team players to join us as Lifeguards at Huia Pool + Fitness, there are a number of vacancies available including full-time and part-time. Whether you're after a career change, returning to the workforce, or ready to step into something that makes a difference, this could be for you.
Vacancies available
Vacancy 1 (40 hours per week)
6am to 3pm Sunday, and 5am to 2pm Monday to Thursday
Vacancy 2 (40 hours per week)
7am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday, and 7.30am to 4.30pm Saturday
Vacancy 3 (40 hours per week)
10am to 7pm Tuesday to Saturday
Vacancy 4 (40 hours per week)
12pm to 9pm Sunday, and 1.30pm to 10.30pm Monday to Thursday
Vacancy 5 (32 hours per week)
8.30am to 5.30pm Monday & Friday, and 8am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday
Vacancy 6 (16 hours per week)
10am to 7pm Sunday & Monday
Vacancy 7 (16 hours per week)
1.30pm to 10.30pm Friday, and 12pm to 9pm Saturday
Other vacant shifts
These include after school & weekend shifts (minimum of 2 shifts per week).
Please include your preferred vacancy(s) in your cover letter.
Why Join the Team? We’re a Living Wage employer, your mahi matters and we value your time
Full training provided, including First Aid and your Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC)
Supportive team environment where we’ve got each other’s backs
Loads of variety – community swims, school groups, and events like underwater hockey, canoe polo, and national swim meets
You'll pick up transferable skills in teamwork, leadership, safety, and customer service
Wellbeing perks like birthday and wellbeing leave (30+ hours/week) and free health checks (15+ hours/week)
What the Role Involves
As a Lifeguard, you'll:
Keep our pools safe and welcoming for all ages
Interact with tamariki, whānau, swimmers, and sports teams
Help with general pool operations, cleaning, and setup
Learn about plant room procedures and pool water treatment
Be part of a team that cares about the people we serve and the standard we set
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need previous lifeguard experience — we’ll train you up. You just need to:
Be confident in the water and pass a 200m swim test (freestyle, under 6 minutes)
Be mature, steady under pressure, and happy working with the public
Bring a good attitude, strong teamwork, and a willingness to get stuck in
Be available for a variety of shifts (especially evenings and weekends)
We provide a full two-day lifeguard and first aid course to get you started, plus on-the-job support as you grow in the role.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you want a role where you get to work with people, be part of a great team, and make a difference every day — apply now and join us at Huia Pool + Fitness.
Applications close Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 11:55pm.
Please note we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.
