Team Leader Recreation & Fitness - Birkenhead

• Help us get "More Aucklanders more active, more often”
• Great development pathway and multiple opportunities within Auckland Council
• Fixed-term opportunity at Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 

Love working with people and making a positive impact in your community?

Birkenhead Pool & Leisure Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Recreation & Fitness to grow their leadership skills while helping deliver fun, engaging, and meaningful programmes for our local community.

 As Team Leader Recreation & Fitness at Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre, this role is about leading people first. You’ll be responsible for empowering a team of passionate Fitness Instructors and recreation staff who love engaging with customers, understanding their needs, and supporting them to stay active, healthy, and connected to their community.

You will also support on delivering a wide range of community fitness and school holiday programmes for schools and community groups. Based at our leisure centre, the role also contributes to programme delivery with responsibilities spanning Indoor Rock Wall operations, Holiday Programmes, and Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC).

Moreover, you will provide support across the team, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and energetic environment for both staff and customers and play a key role in shaping and improving our programmes, contributing ideas and supporting the delivery of high‑quality experiences that encourage participation, wellbeing, and connection within our communities.

He kōrero mōu: About you 

With a strong passion for your community and the health and fitness environment, you will bring a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience working with OSCAR programmes, Indoor Rock Wall operations, Holiday Programme delivery, and Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)
• Experience managing teams within a health and fitness or recreation environment
• Experience leading group fitness classes such as BoxFit and Aqua  
• A current First Aid Certificate (or the willingness to obtain one:  we can support you with this)
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence (preferred), as this may be required for day‑to‑day duties
• An NZ-recognised qualification in Sport or Recreation (Level 5) or equivalent
• Strong technology skills, including confidence using Microsoft

This is a fixed-term, full‑time position, working 40 hours per week until April 2027. Flexibility is essential, as the role requires the ability to work early mornings, late finishes, and weekends. 

During school holidays and our summer Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) operations, the roster may change to Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

You can find the position description here

Salary rate: $76,160

Applications close on 24 April 2026
 

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.  This position is also deemed a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory police check. 

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.