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Keen to work at NZ’s biggest indoor sport centre?

Wednesday, May 28, 2025   Posted in: Vacancies By: Administrator With tags: vacancies, sport, recreation

Christchurch City Council is on the hunt for lifeguards, customer experience representatives, event staff and more for Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.

The recruitment drive for the country’s biggest aquatic and indoor sport facility is ramping up, with around 185 roles to be filled over the next few months.

Council Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox says a drop-in information session for anyone interested in learning more about the available roles is being held on Wednesday 4th June 2025.

“We’re holding Q&A sessions throughout the event where people can get a rundown on working in aquatics, customer experience, events, fitness and other areas at Parakiore. Our team will also be on hand to answer questions one-on-one.”

“We’re looking for team members who have great people skills and can create a welcoming environment at this amazing new community facility,” says Mr Cox.

Part time and full time roles are available. The information session is optional for people interested in working at Parakiore, and roles will be advertised at cccjobs.co.nz.

Recruitment for supervisors and lifeguards will start in June, followed by Customer Service Representatives, Activity and Events staff, Swim Education, Aquatic Sensory staff, and Fitness and Group Fitness Instructors in August.

“New team members will train across the Council’s network of community facilities ahead of Parakiore opening late this year,” says Mr Cox.

At 32,000 square metres, Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre will be the largest facility of its kind in New Zealand, featuring multi-purpose indoor courts, swimming pools, hydroslides, an aquatic sensory space, a gym, movement studios, and group fitness rooms.

Parakiore will open in late 2025 and will be owned and operated by Christchurch City Council. Crown Infrastructure Delivery Ltd is responsible for the construction and delivery of the centre.

Parakiore career opportunities information session

Explore the roles available, meet the team, learn about Parakiore, get guidance on your application, and get your questions answered.

Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025.
Time: 3.30 to 7pm.
Location: Tūranga (60 Cathedral Square, Central City).

Find out more about the Parakiore careers information session.

Upcoming roles at Parakiore

Advertising from mid-June 2025:

  • Customer Experience Supervisor (five roles);
  • Aquatics Supervisor (three roles);
  • Swim Education Supervisor (three roles);
  • Activities and Events Supervisor (two roles);
  • Recreation and Sport Supervisor (one role);
  • Facilities leader – wet side (one role); and
  • Lifeguard (multiple roles).

Advertising from early August 2025:

  • Customer Experience Representatives (multiple roles);
  • Swim Education Instructor (multiple roles);
  • Fitness Instructor (multiple roles);
  • Group Fitness Instructor (multiple roles);
  • Activity and Events Crew (multiple roles); and
  • Aquatic Sensory Facilitators (multiple roles).