# Community Education Instructors

**Company:** Surf Life Saving New Zealand
**Department:** Seasonal Staff
**Location:** Northern Region

## **Community Education Instructors**

### **Seasonal Staff Opportunities 2026/2027**  **Northern Region**

Each year, Surf Life Saving New Zealand leads beach and coastal safety across Aotearoa, patrolling over 90 locations. If you’re ready to make a real difference, this is your chance to help save lives and protect our coastlines.

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#### Available Roles

##### **Fixed Term and Casual opportunities (Northern Region)**

- [**Community Education Instructor - Junior**](https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/media/jepnze0o/position-description-junior-community-education-instructor-northern-june-2026.pdf)

- [**Community Education Instructor - Intermediate**](https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/media/imllzfa5/position-description-intermediate-community-education-instructor-northern-june-2026.pdf)

- [**Community Education Instructor - Head/Senior**](https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/media/lrigugkv/position-description-senior-community-education-instructor-northern-june-2026.pdf)

- **Paid Lifeguard (Applications Closed)**

- **Paid Lifeguard - Senior (Applications Closed)**

- **Paid Lifeguard - Patrol Captain (Applications Closed)**

- **Paid Lifeguard - Supervisor (Applications Closed)**

**Period:** November 2026 – March 2027

Opportunities are available across **all regions of New Zealand** , with separate advertisements published for each region.

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#### Minimum Requirements

##### Core Requirements (All Applicants)

- Current SLSNZ Surf Lifeguard Award (or recognised equivalent)

- Current Surf First Aid (or equivalent)

- Minimum 1 season (or 1 year) patrol experience

- 16+ years of age

- NZ Restricted Driver Licence (or equivalent)

##### Additional Requirements – Paid Lifeguard

- IRB Crew qualification

- Meet fitness standards (swim and run requirements)

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#### Paid Lifeguard

Life as a Paid Lifeguard is rewarding, fast-paced, and unforgettable.

You will:

- Patrol beaches and ensure public safety

- Respond to incidents, including rescues and first aid

- Maintain vigilance in dynamic coastal environments

- Train regularly with a dedicated, supportive team

From early morning trainings to long summer days on the beach, you’ll be part of a close-knit crew making a real impact.

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#### Community Education Instructor

Help shape safer beachgoers of the future.

You will:

- Deliver engaging, hands-on surf safety programmes

- Teach essential water safety skills in schools and at the beach

- Create fun, safe learning environments for children

You’ll be part of a close-knit crew making a real impact.

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#### What We’re Looking For

- Experienced Surf Lifeguards and SLSNZ members

- Passion for beach safety and community engagement

- Strong teamwork and communication skills

- Commitment to our values and high performance standards

#### What You’ll Get

- Comprehensive training and development

- The opportunity to work alongside a diverse, motivated team

- Flexible opportunities (fixed term and casual roles available)

- A summer experience that is both meaningful and memorable

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#### **Sound Like You?**

If you're passionate about protecting our coastlines, committed to our values, and ready for the demands of the season, we'd love to hear from you!

**Join us this summer! Be part of a team that makes a real difference.**

[Apply for this position](https://careers.surflifesaving.org.nz/jobs/7982296-community-education-instructors/applications/new)