Sport & Fitness Centre Manager
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- NZD 93,000 – NZD 97,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Experienced professionals with a background in sport, fitness, recreation, or a closely related industry are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be able to work full-time, onsite at AUT’s North Shore Campus, and collaborate across all three campuses.
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Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
This is a full-time permanent management position based at AUT’s North Shore Campus. The role sits within the Sport & Fitness Centre team and involves guiding a strong team in a lively, service-oriented sport and fitness setting.
You will help shape both the strategic direction and day-to-day running of AUT Sport & Fitness Centres across three Auckland campuses. The work combines leadership, operations, and customer service, with a focus on delivering high-quality recreation and fitness services for students, staff, and the wider community.
About Auckland University of Technology
AUT is a modern, forward-looking university built around students and the idea of Knowledge that Works. With more than 26,000 students and over 4,000 staff across three Auckland campuses, AUT is known for collaboration, purpose, and its values of Pono, Tika, and Aroha.
The university values Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution, and is committed to creating an environment where these communities can succeed. AUT also welcomes people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic backgrounds, and accessibility needs.
What the role involves
You will support service excellence, strengthen systems and processes, assist with staff growth, and help ensure smooth delivery of sport, fitness, and recreation activities. The role is hands-on as well as strategic, requiring adaptability, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach across campuses.
The position also supports a positive and inclusive university culture while promoting wellbeing, recreation, and community engagement.
Candidate profile
This opportunity is suited to an experienced leader who is comfortable balancing planning with operational delivery in a people-focused environment. You should enjoy working with teams, stakeholders, and customers while staying calm and effective in a busy setting.
Additional information
Applications must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why the role and AUT interest you, and how you meet some or all of the key criteria. Applicants may also add other supporting comments with their submission. All applications must be made through the online application process; applications by email are not accepted.
Start date will be arranged with the successful candidate. The salary range is $93,000 to $97,000, depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. The closing date is Friday 10 July at 5pm. Job reference: 95619. For further information, contact Caroline Cranston, AUT Recruitment Consultant.
Full-time employment at AUT means 37.5 hours per week.
What AUT offers
AUT provides a values-led workplace with flexible working, a supportive culture, and recognition for contribution. Staff also have access to tools and trust to make a meaningful difference, Māori and Pacific development programmes, cultural capability development, professional development, funded study pathways, and free gym membership.
Values and working culture
The successful candidate will be expected to work in a way that reflects AUT’s values of Tika, Pono, and Aroha. A collaborative, inclusive, and culturally aware approach is important, along with respect for diversity and a commitment to continuous improvement across services and systems.