Surf Life Saving New Zealand is Aotearoa’s leading beach & coastal safety, drowning prevention and rescue authority.
We’re truly unique, delivering proactive surf lifeguarding & essential emergency rescue services, beach & coastal safety, a range of public education beach safety programmes, member education, training & development as well as a highly respected sport. We do this all as a charity.
SLSNZ is the national association that represents 74 surf lifesaving clubs with 18,000+ members, including more than 4,500 volunteer Surf Lifeguards. Our lifeguards patrol more than 80 locations in summer, as well as provide emergency call-out rescue services throughout Aotearoa - saving hundreds of lives each year and ensuring thousands return home safe after a day at the beach.
Even though our surf lifeguards save hundreds of people each year and there have been no fatal drownings between the flags, New Zealand’s fatal drowning rate is still too high. We are committed to changing this. Our vision is no-one drowns on our beaches. It’s what drives us.
We have a fantastic team at SLSNZ and we take great pride in what we do. If you are keen to make a difference, you can view our current job vacancies (including volunteer roles) below:
SurfCom Operator
SurfCom is a communications and dispatch service which provides support for all surf lifesaving operations around Aotearoa New Zealand. National Duty Officers work alongside SurfCom Operators to provide this service.
We are looking for enthusiastic people who are excellent communicators and enjoy working as part of a team. SLSNZ operates SurfCom alongside Coastguard New Zealand in a joint Operations Centre based at the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre.
SurfCom Operators:
- Provide communication support for surf lifeguards
- Support services through major incidents
- Keep accurate records of communications
- Monitor incoming patrol information as well as weather and water quality updates
- Manage initial media enquiries and package patrol information for press releases at the end of each day
For more info and to apply, click here: https://tinyurl.com/2eyb98e5
National Duty Officer
SurfCom is a communications and dispatch service which provides support for all surf lifesaving operations around Aotearoa New Zealand. National Duty Officers work alongside SurfCom Operators to provide this service.
We are looking for enthusiastic people who are excellent communicators and enjoy working as part of a team. SLSNZ operates SurfCom alongside Coastguard New Zealand in a joint Operations Centre based at the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre, this is also the home of the National Duty Officer during the operational surf lifesaving (SLS) season.
National Duty Officers:
- Maintain situational awareness of all SLS Operations
- Assist in the management of SurfCom Operations
- Provide guidance in SLS policy and procedure to lifeguards
- Act as intra/interagency liaison
For more info and to apply, click here: https://tinyurl.com/yc65k62z
Lifesaving Operations Officer
Location: Any SLSNZ main office (Auckland, Mt Maunganui, Gisborne, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin)
Part time: 30 hours per week
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
For more info and to apply, click here: https://tinyurl.com/3newhc8e