Enjoy being outdoors and helping others stay active? Join Napier City Council as a Lifeguard and make a real difference in our community’s health and wellbeing. You’ll be on your feet, out in the fresh air, and part of a team that keeps people safe and moving.

In this role, you’ll oversee aquatic activities across the Napier Aquatic Network, ensuring everyone can enjoy the water with confidence. You’ll help maintain high safety standards, keep our facilities running smoothly, and create a welcoming, positive experience for all visitors.

If you’re a strong swimmer with great people skills and a passion for community fitness, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us keep Napier active, safe, and thriving!

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Supervise aquatic activities to ensure the safety and well-being of all visitors.
• Maintain life-saving skills and emergency response readiness.
• Perform water-quality testing and monitor pool operations.
• Ensure clean and well-stocked facilities to provide a positive experience for all users.
• Contribute to a strong and supportive team, focused on excellence in service and safety.
• Engage with the community to build positive relationships with public users, clubs, and organisations.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Previous experience in a customer service role
• Friendly, approachable, and a great team player
• Physically fit, with the stamina for an active role involving manual handling and being on your feet throughout the day
• Confident and capable swimmer, able to pass swim testing and maintain fitness to perform water rescues when needed
• A National Pool Lifeguard Certificate and/or First Aid Certification is desirable, but not essential

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
• Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent, full time role working 40 hours per week on a roster. You will be based at Ocean Spa on Napier’s Marine Parade.

The hourly rate for this role is between $25.70-$29.01 (plus KiwiSaver if eligible), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 31 October however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Network Lifeguard