Careers with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure
Make a splash. Make a difference.
Our pool and leisure centres are at the heart of communities across Auckland, helping people of all ages stay active, healthy, and connected.
Whether you're looking for your first job, a new career opportunity, or a chance to return to the workforce, we'd love to have you on our team. From lifeguards and Learn to Swim instructors to customer service representatives, fitness instructors, and recreation assistants, there's a role for everyone.
With full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities available across Auckland, now's the perfect time to dive in.
Keep scrolling to discover your perfect role!
Seasonal lifeguards
Looking for work over summer? Join our team at one of Auckland's busy and fun-filled pool facilities, where every day is different. As a Seasonal Lifeguard, you'll help create a safe, welcoming environment so everyone can enjoy their time in and around the water.
Apply using the link below.
Lifeguards
Our lifeguards play a vital role in keeping Aucklanders safe while they swim, play, and stay active in our pools. As part of the team, you'll monitor pool activities, respond quickly when needed, and help create a safe, welcoming environment for everyone. If you're a confident swimmer with great awareness and people skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply using the link below.
Customer support representatives
Our Customer Support Representatives are often the first and last people our customers see, helping create a welcoming experience from the moment they arrive. From assisting with memberships, casual visits, swim school and fitness enquiries to supporting the day-to-day operation of the facility, you'll play an important role in keeping things running smoothly. If you enjoy helping people, have great attention to detail, and love solving problems, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply using the link below.
Fitness instructors
Our Fitness Instructors help members build confidence, achieve their goals, and get the most out of their time at the gym. From designing personalised fitness programmes to providing expert advice and support, you'll play an important role in helping people on their health and wellbeing journey.
Strong communication skills, a passion for helping others, and REPs certification is essential.
Apply using the link below.
Learn to Swim instructors
Our Learn to Swim Instructors help Aucklanders of all ages, from babies through to adults, build confidence and develop essential water safety and swimming skills. Working across our network of swim schools, you'll teach lessons, support swim squads, and play an important role in helping keep our communities safe in and around the water. We're looking for enthusiastic people who are great communicators and passionate about making a difference.
Apply using the link below.
Recreation assistants
Our Recreation Assistants help create fun, engaging experiences for children and young people through before and after school care and holiday programmes. They also support, coach, and referee sports leagues throughout the year, helping people stay active and connected. We're looking for energetic team players with great communication skills who can build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
Apply using the link below.
Network support team members
Our Network Support Team members work across multiple centres and departments, providing support wherever it's needed across Auckland. Trained in Aquatics, Fitness, and Customer Support, you'll gain a broad range of skills, work with different teams, and experience a variety of environments. If you're looking for a flexible role where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect fit.
Apply using the link below.
