Apprentice Jockey Coach (Northern)

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New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is the regulatory and governing authority for the sport of thoroughbred racing in New Zealand. We are on a mission to create a sustainable and successful thoroughbred racing industry for Kiwis to enjoy for many generations to come!

 Racing is a significant contributor to the New Zealand economy, accounting for a remarkable $1.9 billion in value-added GDP and directly employs more than 13,000 individuals.

At NZTR, we oversee and regulate all aspects of thoroughbred racing, from licensing and registrations to setting the race calendar, race promotion, and ensuring the wellbeing of our people and horses. Following the recent appointment of CEO Matt Ballesty, NZTR is undergoing a period of bold and transformational change. 

Together, we are driving the initiatives that will see racing thrive for many years by attracting new talent and engaging a new demographic of punters, owners, and racing enthusiasts.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a highly motivated and experienced Apprentice Jockey coach to support our Northern Apprentice Jockeys on weekend race days. This is a part time contract opportunity based out of the Cambridge area. As part of this role, you will provide guidance and support to Apprentice Jockeys on race days, helping our young riders to continue developing their race day skills, apply learnings from their training, and build the confidence and professionalism needed to succeed in the industry.

This is a hands-on role, where you will work alongside our industry participants and education and training team to ensure our apprentices receive the support required on a weekend race day.

 About the Team

We're a small group of enthusiastic and like-minded individuals who share a passion for driving our industry forward. Our core team are all based remotely across New Zealand to ensure engagement with stakeholders in all locations. We are committed to developing the next generation of NZ Jockeys to ensure they have the technical and tactical skills to achieve in our sport. We thrive in a collaborative environment where we learn from each other, share ideas, and always look for new and innovative ways to support our apprentices.

We're looking for someone who is just as passionate about supporting our apprentices and wants to play a key role in developing the next generation of jockeys. If you are someone who values engagement, getting stuck in and educating our young apprentices then we want to hear from you!

About the Person

The preferred candidate for this position will be an excellent communicator and possess an ability to provide effective mentoring in high performance environments. You will have demonstrated knowledge and experience of race day riding, race day proceedings and compliance with the New Zealand rules of racing. Skills in evaluating races and presenting in a judicial setting is essential for this role. Additionally, you should feel comfortable engaging with industry participants, setting standards of professionalism and display a willingness to provide support wherever necessary.

We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable individual who is committed to achieving success and delivering results, with the flexibility to work along the weekend racing schedule. If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position.