The Position

It’s no secret that our community loves to swim! Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki Centre (CBay), proudly offers an excellent swim school programmes for all abilities and ages.

Our team of Learn2Swim instructors are inspiring teachers who provide for all levels of swim instruction, from essential survival skills to competent swimmers.

We are looking to grow our amazing team of swim instructors, if you have a passion for working with people, love being in the water, and having fun, we want to hear from you!

Ideal candidates will have a fun and caring personality, love working in a team, can inspire students’ passion for swimming, and create entertaining and engaging learning environments. Here are the hours availaibility:

The first position offers 9.75 hours per week, including one Saturday morning and two after-school shifts.
The second position offers 13.5 hours per week, including one Saturday morning and three after-school shifts.
The third position offers 15 hours per week, including one Saturday morning shift.

Please note all the shifts are during the New Zealand school terms.

The hourly rate for this role is $29.47 - $30.36 per hour. Check out a copy of the role description here.

Previous experience is a bonus however not essential, a love for the water and working with people of all ages from infants to adults is a must. Full training is provided to successful candidates.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 25th March 2026; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7-minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front-facing community to support and technical specialists.

www.vtdevelopment.co.nz celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!

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Part-time Learn-to-Swim Instructors X3