Who we are? 

The New Zealand Institute of Sport (NZIS) is the largest private provider of sport, fitness and recreation tertiary education programs in New Zealand with campuses in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. We are a category one provider (a designation given only to the leading tertiary providers in NZ) delivering qualifications from level 2 to 6 with a proven 25-year record of delivering quality education, sporting excellence, pastoral care and student achievement. We excel in providing students from all backgrounds the qualifications and hands on industry skills needed to be the sport and fitness leaders of tomorrow. 

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.nzis.co.nz/  

Sport Tutor – Personal Training/Fitness Coaching
Location: Wellington Central 
Full-time | Fixed-Term | NZIS Wellington

Please note this is a fixed-term position running until 11 December 2026.

About the role:  

As a Sport Tutor, you will be delivering our Personal Training / Fitness Coach programmes to inspire and teach the next generation of Fitness professionals.

You will be walking into an energetic environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes rather than micro-managing work and tasks. You will be given autonomy to work in a way that gets the best results and will be expected to take responsibility and make things happen. 

In this role, you will mentor a group of motivated students completing their studies in the Personal Training field. Some of your key responsibilities will be to:  

• Deliver NZQA learning objectives in a way that brings our curriculum alive for the student 
• Mentoring students and tracking/monitoring of our student success 
• Stay abreast of latest industry/teaching trends and recommendations 
• Meeting NZIS targets for student achievement and work placement 
• Relevant sport, exercise, and recreation Industry stakeholder engagement 

About you: 

You must have the ability to operate independently or as part of a team and be able to mentor students aspiring to pursue careers in the fitness industry. You will describe yourself as an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter who has a passion for the sports, fitness and recreation industries and have will have networks within the sport, exercise and/or recreation communities. 

Required qualifications/skills/experience:

• Minimum New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5) or equivalent
• REPs registration preferred
• Current industry experience in personal training or exercise coaching with experience coaching clients with a range of fitness levels and goals
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, exercise prescription, and programme design
• Understanding of safe exercise practice, client assessment, and behaviour change strategies
• Knowledge of exercise considerations for common health conditions and higher-needs clients
• Excellent practical coaching and communication skills
• Ability to engage and motivate learners in both classroom and gym environments
• Adult teaching qualification (or willingness to complete one) advantageous

Ideally, you will have teacher training or relevant student engagement experience, however NZIS can provide this for the suitable candidate. An ability to connect with tertiary students through creative, exciting and motivational delivery methods is essential.

Why work with us?  

The New Zealand Institute of Sport (NZIS) Group prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We enhance the personal employment and sporting opportunities of learners by providing holistic, innovative courses and programmes. They provide an effective and culturally relevant learning environment which meets the needs of the individual, the industry and the wider community with a commitment to Pacific and Maori communities. 

• Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in. 
• Rewarding opportunity to support students in their education journey
• Energetic environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes rather than micro-managing tasks
• Work with the Campus Manager to see the campus grow and be highly successful. 
• A fun environment and an opportunity to stand out is all on offer with this role

To Apply: 

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted as applications are received.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.