Casual Lifeguard

We are looking for Casual Lifeguards to join our team in Ohakea.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Lifeguard. Join our team and play a key role in keeping people safe and spotting potential hazards in our pool area. Reporting to Pool Team Leader/Lifeguard, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Spotless Facilities Services (a Downer Company) delivers a range of Facilities Maintenance and Management Services to New Zealand Defence Force.

What You'll Do (key responsibilities)

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Patrolling the pool(s) in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the site.
• Undertaking regular checks of water temperature and water quality.
• Maintaining outstanding presentation of our facilities.
• Providing great customer service to our pool users.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills (experience required)

• You will be physically fit and must be a competent swimmer. You will enjoy being poolside and helping our customers to have a great pool experience.
• Ideally, you will have a current Pool Lifeguard Practicing Certificate and a current First Aid Certificate. Training will be provided for the right candidates.
• You will need to be reliable, willing to work shifts and able to roll your sleeves up to get the work done. Good verbal communication skills, plus a happy disposition, will complement your personal tool kit.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• : healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Click "APPLY" and please include your CV, copies of relevant licences/qualification. The reference number for this role is

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.