Permanent | Full Time

As Second in Charge, you will take an important step into leadership, supporting the Senior Lifeguard to guide, train and encourage the lifeguard team to perform at their best. You will set a positive example on poolside by modelling strong lifeguarding standards and helping create a safe, professional and welcoming environment for both staff and visitors.

You will be joining the wider leadership team at Recreation Services, Upper Hutt City Council, and begin your journey into staff management. Along with providing leadership, you will be expected to maintain poolside duties while creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our visitors. You will also contribute to maintaining a quality facility and assisting with the operation of pool plant systems.

Along with these Lifeguarding duties, as the second in charge, you will be required to be a duty supervisor in the absence of the Senior Lifeguard.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Be physically fit with the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Have great people skills, including leadership experience.
• Be motivated and professional.
• Be available to work all shifts of the 3-week rotating roster which includes weekdays, weekends, day and late shifts between the hours of 5.00am - 10.30pm.
• Relevant experience in poolside supervision.

In return, you will be part of a busy, unique aquatic environment that provides quality in-house training opportunities and is a great place to work.

We’re a vibrant team who love to have fun on the job and there are plenty of opportunities for someone like you.

If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply online: www.upperhutt.govt.nz/Council/Work-with-us/Current-vacancies.

Applications close 4pm, 30 June 2026.

We reserve the right to interview and select candidates prior to the closing date.

All applications must include a cover letter, CV and a completed online Upper Hutt City Council application form.

Applicants must be prepared to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening if shortlisted.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.