Aquatic Education Instructor
Wellington City Council
As we gear up for the 2027 school year, we're looking to grow our team of Aquatic Education Instructors (SwimWell Instructors) to help support the delivery of our aquatic education programmes. If you're passionate about making a difference, love working with people and think you'll get a buzz out of teaching an essential life skill then we want to hear from you!
Starting mid-January, we have permanent part-time Instructor vacancies across all our facilities including:
- Karori Pool
- Keith Spry Pool (Johnsonville)
- Tawa Pool
- Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (Kilbirnie)
- Freyberg pool
With a variety of shifts available across weekdays and weekends (during school terms), this is a role that can work around other study, work, or life commitments you may have! We are looking for people who can commit to at least two shifts a week for the duration of 2027 at a minimum, although ideally we're looking for people who keen to join our team longer term. To see the approximate shift times, please see the advert on the WCC Careers page.
What you'll do - A chance to make a difference
SwimWell Instructors teach learn-to-swim lessons for the Pōneke community. From babies taking their first splash to adults learning to feel at home in the water, our programme caters to all ages and a diverse range of community needs.
Our team is passionate about teaching a lifesaving skill and helping people discover the joy of being in the water. No two days are the same, and every lesson is an opportunity to make a real difference.
About you - No Experience, No Problem!
At SwimWell we are not looking for experienced instructors, we are looking for great people!
You do not need a swimming background or any previous instructing/teaching experience to apply as we provide comprehensive training and ongoing coaching and development to help you become the best instructor you can be.
We are looking for people who:
- Enjoy the water
- Are passionate about helping others learn and develop
- Can build connections with people from a variety of ages, cultures, and backgrounds
- Have excellent communication skills
- Are creative, adaptable and confident working in fast paced environments
- Are excited to learn and grow
- To be eligible you must be:
- Over 16 years old
- Residing in Wellington in 2027 until the end of term 4 2027 (approximately late December 2027)
- Have the right to work in New Zealand
What's in it for you - More than just a job
As a SwimWell Instructor, you'll work in a fun, dynamic environment where every shift puts a smile on your face. You'll be part of a supportive team that helps you navigate challenges, celebrates your triumphs and genuinely cares.
We want the best for our kaimahi and are invested in their growth and development. With ongoing training and mentoring throughout your journey, you'll never stop learning and develop transferable skills you can take anywhere.
For those looking to take the next step, we offer leadership development programmes and possible job advancement through to leadership positions within SwimWell and in the wider Council.
Want to find out more? Come along to one of our information sessions!
We will be holding two information sessions to meet some of the SwimWell team, ask questions and learn more about what it's like to be a SwimWell instructor.
Monday, 5 October 2026
5.00pm to 6.00pm
Wellington City Council Office, 2 Harris Street
RSVP here
and
Sunday, 11 October 2026
2.00pm to 3.00pm
Tawa Pool
RSVP here
Attending these sessions is completely optional and they are not a part of the recruitment process.
Diversity
We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Accessibility support
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
Assessment details
Our team at SwimWell will be screening applications as they are received so we encourage you to get your application in quickly. If your application is long listed, you will receive a phone call from one of the team to complete a phone interview.
Following this, if you are successful in being short-listed, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre, which will take approximately 2.5 hours.
The dates we have scheduled are:
- Sunday, 18 October; Sunday, 25 October (note this is labour weekend); Sunday, 1 November, Sunday, 8 November (mid-afternoon)
- Friday, 30 October; Friday, 6 November (morning)
Pre-employment checks
All employees must be prepared to obtain and maintain a Police Vetting check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed.
Please note this role is safety sensitive and will require you to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol, and health testing.
The Council uses the AS/NZ drug standard to determine the cut off levels for drug testing. Some prescription drugs may be included within this standard.
Closing details
Applications close Sunday, 11 October 2026. Due to a number of organisational structural changes, our commitment to impacted Kaimahi is that they will be considered first for this advertised position. If no impacted Kaimahi apply other applications will be considered.
All applications must be submitted online.
If you have questions, please contact Isabella Cash at Isabella.cash@wcc.govt.nz
