Based on 1 submission across Aotearoa — Full-time Permanent roles only
Runs the day-to-day operations of a gym or fitness centre, from staffing and membership to safety and marketing. Manages budgets and drives member growth and retention. Keeps New Zealanders active and engaged. The role blends people management, sales, and operations, so a mix of certifications and commercial experience serves candidates well. Many managers build the role toward membership growth targets and operational excellence. Churn is the challenge in fitness, so the role rewards people who can coach staff to build real member relationships. Successful managers often move on to multi-site or regional operations roles.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions
Based on 1 anonymous submissions
Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Fitness Centre Manager in New Zealand is $70,500 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $70,500 (10th percentile) to $70,500 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $70,500 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $68,000.
Based on 1 submissions
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