Aquatics Manager

Permanent, full-time

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city. From our roads to recycling, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city.

Our Aquatics team manage four public pools across Ōtepoti Dunedin, providing visitors with access to well maintained and safe aquatic facilities, as well as providing professional swimming coaching and learn to swim programmes.

Our public pools are more than just facilities, they are part of our city's story. Generations have learned to swim here, celebrated birthdays, trained for national titles, or simply taken a moment to float and breathe. Behind the scenes, DCC teams continue to care for them, maintaining their legacies, upgrading where needed and planning for the future so the public pools remain a cornerstone of community wellbeing for decades to come.

The opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced people leader to join our team as Aquatics Manager to lead the operations of our aquatic facilities, including Moana Pool and associated services. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring safe, professional, and customer-focused aquatic environments that meet the recreational and fitness needs of our community.

You’ll oversee staff, budgets, and facility operations, while fostering a positive, proactive, and professional team culture. Your leadership will ensure our aquatics services continue to deliver value for money, innovation, and excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a team of 8 direct reports across aquatics services
• Oversee daily operations, budgets, and long-term planning for aquatic facilities
• Champion health and safety, chairing the Aquatics Health & Safety Committee
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and staff performance
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and community groups
• Ensure customer service excellence and uphold DCC’s values in every interaction

About you

We’re looking for a motivated leader with:

• A tertiary qualification in Recreation & Sports Management (or equivalent experience)
• At least 10 years’ experience managing multidisciplinary aquatic facilities
• Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of driving cultural and operational change
• Broad management expertise, including budget oversight and programme development
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to customer service
• First Aid certification and a current driver’s licence (essential)
• A swimming pool water treatment certificate (desirable)

What we offer:

• Permanent, full time opportunity
• 5 weeks annual leave + additional long service leave after qualifying periods
• Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave
• Superannuation (after 6 months of service) + free annual flu vaccinations and eye checks every 2 years

Salary range: $124,848 - $146,880

The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can learn more about this role by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button, or visiting www.dcc.jobs website.

Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.

Applications close on Monday, 26 January.