Passionate about fitness training and wanting to make a difference?

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ko Whai Māia te peka whakawhanake o Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. He huhua ngā kōkiri a tēnei peka, ko te mātauranga me te ako, ko te reo Māori me te ahurea tuakiri a Ngāti Whātua, ko ngā umanga me te mahi, ko ngā whare, ko te hauora me te oranga, ko te mahi tāpoi me ngā taonga tuku iho, ko te tiaki taiao me te penapena rawa

Whai Māia is the tribal development arm for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.  We are a diverse business encompassing education and learning, careers and employment, housing, health and wellbeing, culture and heritage, and environmental and resource management.

Our people are the heart of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Our goal is for whānau to be loved and nurtured, strong and happy, stand tall and proud, confident and enjoy life in comfort, companionship and inclusion.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Fitness Trainer to work at our Takatū Gym, creating tailored fitness and wellbeing plans for whānau and community. 

Evaluating whānau/kaimahi fitness levels, you will use a holistic response to build individual exercise programmes, explaining proper use of the gym equipment and monitoring whānau progress. 

Working for Toi Ora (Health Services) and reporting to the Pou Manawa, you will advise whānau and kaimahi on beneficial nutritional and lifestyle changes, referring them to other services as and when required. You will also be required to lead group training sessions, outdoor or offsite training sessions and maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of gym equipment. 

The role also requires research and keeping up to date with new exercise techniques and trends, to improve whanau and kaimahi outcomes.

Start date: 1 June 2025

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of Certificate III in Fitness (Group Fitness).
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Fitness Registration (desirable).
• Previous experience as a fitness trainer or relevant role.
• Knowledge of various fitness programmes and approaches, from strength and conditioning, to boxing and circuit training.
• Experience in guiding and motivating whānau and clients.
• Experience working in a team.
• Knowledge of matauranga Maori and applying it to the work environment
• The ability to build relationships and manage accurate and confidential client records is also necessary.

To be successful in this role, we recognise that the following values & competencies are critical for kaimahi/employees to flourish at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei:

• Manaakitanga 
• Respect
• Resilience
• Whānau outcome focused
• Collaboration
• Cultural Understanding

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. 

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Police Vetting Report
• Qualification Check 

Te Tono | How to apply:

If you're interested, please click the 'Apply for this job' button at the top or bottom of the page. If you have any questions about the role please email: peopleperformance@nwo.iwi.nz

Application closing date: Monday 26 May 205, at 5:00pm

We will be reviewing applications and undertaking interviews ahead of the closing date, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application!