Seasonal / Casual - Lifeguards & Senior Lifeguards – Timaru/Geraldine/Pleasant Point/Temuka
We are looking for seasonal and casual Lifeguards for our outdoor pools for the summer season!
The Role
Splash for your cash this summer - we are looking for competent swimmers to join our lifeguard team, in both seasonal and casual positions, as we prepare to open outdoor pools for the summer season!
As a Lifeguard, you will take pride in providing awesome customer service, while maintaining strong focus on health and safety in the water.
In this position, your primary duties will include keeping vigilant attention to swimmers in the pool, completing pool hygiene duties including chemical handling and providing first aid assistance where required. You will be the first port of call in the event of an emergency, so maturity, diligence and confidence in the water are essential.
All applicants must be able to complete a practical assessment, including swimming 200m within 6 minutes, retrieving an object from the deepest part (3.5m) of the pool, and tread water for 5 minutes as well as the return of a satisfactory police vet.
Full training will be provided to the successful applicants - gain your Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate and Comprehensive First Aid with us.
We have a number of positions available at our four outdoor pools across the district. Hours will be on a rostered basis, Monday to Sunday, ability to work early morning, late evening, weekend and public holiday shifts is essential. As the peak of our season is across the Christmas and New Year period, successful applicants will be required to undertake shifts within this period.
The summer pool season runs from November 2025 to March 2026 with the possibility for change. Please let us know on your application what pool/role you’re interested in.
If you’re ready to dive in and earn some valuable skills in the aquatic and recreation industry, apply now!
Check out a copy of the Seasonal Lifeguard position description here, and the Senior Lifeguard position description here. For further information, please email us at jobs@timdc.govt.nz.
Applications close 5pm, 18th September 2025, however we do recruit as we go so if you are interested get your application in quick. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 25th & 26th September 2025. You can be registered through our careers website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
The District
Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. Located in the heart of South Canterbury, we service a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers, and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting, and cultural pursuits.
The Organisation
The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front-facing community to support and technical specialists.
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Employee Benefits
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Flexible Working Hours
We do our best to assist our employees to have a good work/life balance. We are open to flexible working conditions to make the role work for you and your lifestyle. -
Social Club
We have an active social club that engages in a variety of social events including monthly after-work socialising, themed mid year and end of year functions, sporting activities and family orientated functions. -
Flu Vaccinations
We want our employees to remain as fit and healthy as possible. We offer free flu vaccines to all staff each year (both flu jabs and oral tablets are offered). -
Regular Eye Checks
Vision checks are conducted for employees using Visual Display Units. -
Medical Insurance
All employees are eligible for discounted health insurance through Southern Cross. -
Employee Assistance Programme
A confidential and professional Employee Assistance Programme is available to all employees to assist with counselling, support, development and advice. -
Work Sports Teams
We have work sports teams for those who like to get out and exercise including Touch, Cricket and Croquet. -
Ergonomic Work Station Assessment
We encourage and support all of our employees to have a healthy work space and offer assessments to all staff wherever they work and whatever role they do. -
Wellbeing Committee (COSI)
Our COSI Committee strives to look after the wellbeing of the people of Timaru District Council. The committee's core values are: Customer Focus (internal and external), One Team, Successful, Integrity. The COSI Committee arrange many varying events including employee awards, morning tea quizzes, fundraising events/days, individual and interdepartmental competitions (eg. baking, gardening, Christmas decorating, moustache growing) , dress up days - all of which get excellent support and engagement from our people. The work of our committed committee members helps our employees to have fun, be happy, positive, creative, healthy and build stronger working relationships.
What the Timaru District Council can offer you:
- A forward-looking, friendly workplace that is respected in the industry.
- Hands on experience on large scale projects.
- An attractive and affordable lifestyle in one of the most stunning parts of the country.
- Real career progression and a real opportunity to make a difference to the community.
- A supportive and encouraging team environment.
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