Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Campus Life is a Service Division that supports an engaging and inclusive campus experience for students at The University of Auckland. We offer a range of wellbeing services (accommodation, health, counselling) that help students overcome personal barriers to success. We also offer a growing range of student engagement services that help students develop a sense of belonging, build friendships and engage in co-curricular activities that complement their academic development.

Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Sport and Recreation team is seeking a Fitness Supervisor to lead and enhance fitness services at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland, based at the new state-of-the-art Recreation Centre. This role plays a key part in shaping an engaging and supportive environment, ensuring members receive a high-quality fitness experience.

In this role, you will oversee the delivery of fitness services, lead by example on the gym floor, and support members in their fitness journey. You will also play a key role in managing a team, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the fitness team, including rostering and overseeing casual staff.
• Ensuring a high-quality member experience through engagement and support.
• Tracking and reporting on fitness services and operational performance.
• Leading health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Coordinating and delivering fitness events and initiatives.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position.
Remuneration is $55,300- $69,600, depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Recreation Centre offers extensive fitness facilities, exercise services, and specialist programmes to encourage participation in an active and healthy lifestyle. The Sport and Recreation team works to create opportunities for students and staff to stay active, build connections, and balance their well-being with academic and professional pursuits.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you will be proactive and forward-thinking, anticipating needs and taking initiative. You will bring:

• A recognised fitness qualification and current First Aid certification
• At least two years’ experience in a recreation or fitness facility.
• Experience with rostering and supporting a fitness team.
• Strong communication skills to engage with members and external stakeholders.
• Confidence in maintaining health and safety standards.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
• A free all-access membership to Hiwa

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 31 March 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

We will review applications as they arrive and may close the advert early if we find the right candidate.

Please reach out to Chance Mickleson via chance.mickleson@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information
Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz