Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is a hapū of Ngāti Whātua. We live in and around the Tāmaki isthmus. We hold to our mana motuhake, our history, our culture, our identity, and our reo. Our whakapapa traces to Tuperiri and the hapū Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, and Te Uringutu.

We are tangata whenua in Tāmaki. Our authority over land and sea rests on take tupuna, take raupatu, ahi kā, and tuku whenua.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust looks after the collective affairs of our hapū. We have more than 8,000 registered members across Aotearoa and overseas. Ōrākei Marae is our cultural hub.

Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri describes the protective reach of our ancestor across our rohe.

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 Whāi 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.

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: 13 November 2026.

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