Lifesaving Operations Officer
Lifesaving Operations Officer
Location: Any SLSNZ main office (Auckland, Mt Maunganui, Gisborne, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin)
Part time: 30 hours per week
Be the connector. Be the organiser. Be part of the mission.
Across Aotearoa, our volunteer lifeguards have saved thousands of lives and ensured millions have come home safe after a day at the beach since 1910. Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is truly unique, delivering proactive surf lifeguarding and essential emergency rescue services, a range of public education beach safety programmes and campaigns, member education, training and development as well as a highly respected sport. This is a great opportunity to join a talented team who are dedicated to helping achieve our vision of “No-one drowns at the beach in Aotearoa New Zealand”.
People are at the heart of everything we do; we support our clubs, volunteers, and each other through our collective values of:
Collaboration • Integrity • Respect • Wellbeing • Fun
Why You’ll Love This Role
- You’ll work at the heart of a purpose-led organisation that saves lives on our beaches.
- You’ll bring structure and clarity to lifesaving operations, supporting those on the frontline.
- You’ll enjoy variety, responsibility, and the chance to work with a passionate and committed team.
What You'll Be Doing
You’ll keep the wheels turning behind the scenes—supporting the national lifesaving team with policy management, , project work and operational plans. From maintaining SOPs to helping administer pain relief approvals, you’ll be the go-to for lifesaving logistics. You'll also help withwith the tracking & complying of patrol data and other components of our Club Partnership Agreements, along with consolidating equipment audits and equipment supplier manuals.
What You’ll Bring
- Solid admin skills and attention to detail
- Experience with policy work and data coordination
- Strong writing and IT skills
- A knack for juggling multiple projects with ease
- Bonus points if you’ve got lifeguarding experience or know your way around the world of SLSNZ
Why Join Us
We're a fun, values-driven team passionate about making a real difference. You’ll find collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to wellbeing are part of daily life. And we don’t forget to have a bit of fun along the way.
Ready to be the backbone of lifesaving operations? Apply now and support our vision to ensure no one drowns at the beach in Aotearoa NZ.
If you are interested in the role, please apply via the Q-Jumpers process including a cover letter and CV.
The closing date for all applications is 5:00pm on Sunday, 29th June 2025.
