Applying with us is very easy

Simply complete your personal details below, then answer our questionnaire which is specific to this vacancy. Your answers to the questionnaire will enable us to process your application faster. At the very bottom of this page please upload your resume and a covering letter or supporting documents if relevant. We accept PDF files, under 2MB.


You are applying for the position: Lifeguards -Summer Pool's | Rolleston



Application Form (All fields are required)

1. Advertising Avenue:
Where did you hear about this vacancy?

2. Preferred Name:
What is your preferred name?

3. Age Criteria:
Wil you be 16 years of age or more by 26 September 2026?

4. Location:
Which pool is your preferred location

5. Interviews will be held between 4th and 11 September, will you be available:
Interview Availability

6. Lifeguard Training:
Lifeguard training will be for two days are you available?

7. First Aid training :
Are you available for First Aid training

8. Assessment Day:
Are you available the following date 1st October 2026 for assessment

9. Lifeguard Shadowing:
Will you be available for Lifeguard shadowing (20 hours) between 2 October and 11 October 2026

10. Induction:
Will you be available for induction 7th and 8th November 2026

11. Previous Employment:
Have you ever worked for Selwyn District Council?

12. Connections or Conflicts of Interest:
Do you have any connections or potential conflicts of interest with Selwyn District Council or any of our employees? If yes, please provide details

13. Work Eligibility :
Do you have eligibility to work in New Zealand?

14. Work Eligibility - further information:
Which best describes your eligibility to work in New Zealand?

15. Availabilty for work:
Please indicate your availability

16. Swim Test:
Are you confident you will pass a Swim Test

17. Hourly Rate Expectation:
Please indicate your hourly rate expectation for this position

18. Medical - Pre-existing Conditions:
Do you have any injuries or medical conditions which might adversely affect your regular attendance at work, work performance or the safety of yourself or others?

19. Medical - Medication:
Are you on any medication which may adversely affect your performance in this role?

20. Medical - further information:
If you answered yes to either of the two medical questions above, please provide details below. If you have nothing to disclose, enter 'N/A'.

21. Criminal Convictions :
Have you ever been charged with or convicted of any criminal or civil offence, either in NZ or overseas, or do you have any charges pending?

22. Criminal Convictions - further information:
If you answered yes to the criminal conviction question above, please provide details below. If you have nothing to disclose, enter 'N/A'.

23. Pre-Employment Screening:
If required, do you agree to undergo pre-employment screening such as Ministry of Justice Checks, Police Vetting and Drug and Alcohol testing, at Selwyn District Councils expense?

24. Declaration:
I declare that the information I have provided is true and correct, and I have not omitted to disclose any information which might be relevant to Selwyn District Councils decision to employ me. I understand if Selwyn District Council later discovers I have supplied any false information or has been misled in any way, including by omission, I will not be accepted for employment, or if I am already employed, my employment may be terminated.


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