Fitness Instructor - Full-time Timaru District Council

The Role / Person

CBay Fitness has an awesome opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join their high performing team. We need you to bring an x-factor to the way we deliver our fitness service and Les Mills classes to the community!

It goes without saying that you’ll be passionate about motivating others to achieve their health and fitness goals. We need individuals with high energy who can command the gym floor and inspire our gym goers.

As an outgoing people person, you will have the ability to build relationships with our customers and understand their varying physical and mental needs.

Experience in the fitness industry is desirable; however, if you have a strong willingness to learn, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to become a qualified instructor or personal trainer while studying on the job.

What We’re Looking for From You

• Hold a First Aid Certificate and recognised qualification in sport, leisure or fitness with knowledge of health, fitness and wellbeing
• Bonus points if you have Group Fitness experience
• Be an exceptional communicator and thrive on client contact
• Have an upbeat personality that engages and supports gym members to overcome barriers

Full‑time hours (40 hours per week) are available, made up of gym floor hours, PT sessions and Group Fitness classes. Hours will be on a rolling roster basis, so the ability to work weekends, early starts and late finishes is essential.

Come and join our team of like‑minded fitness gurus, working within a fun, supportive and dynamic fitness centre!

Keen for find out more? Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at

The hourly rate for this role is $30.01 - $30.91 per hour. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close 5pm 18 November 2025. However we do recruit as we go so if you are keen get your application in through our careers website

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Tim ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision‑making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well‑being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!

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