Job Listings

Where will the Thoroughbred Industry take you? 

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Recent Job Listings

Ground Staff
FORSMAN RACING

Forsman Racing are looking for full and part-time staff to fill multiple roles at their Cambridge based stable. They have ground staff positions available to suit all experience levels - including grooms, stablehands and  trackwork (for the right person).

Trackwork Rider
PATELLA RACING

Patella Racing is currently seeking a reliable and experienced Trackwork Rider to help out in the mornings, based opposite the racetrack in Cambridge.

Director - NZTR Board
NZTR

Success in this role will require a proven ability to make sensible decisions and recommendations and demonstrated entrepreneurial talent for contributing to the creation of Stakeholder value. You will have an ability to see the bigger picture and have commercial, relationship management and organisational change experience. 

GM - Racing
NZTR

 We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our Executive Team as GM - Racing, based in Cambridge. This full-time role will shape the future of Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand through operational excellence, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative thinking.

GM - Brand Experience, Communications & Industry Promotion
NZTR

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join our Executive Team as GM - Brand Experience, Communications & Industry Promotion, based in Cambridge. This full-time role will lead NZTR’s efforts to elevate the sport’s profile, deepen fan engagement, and drive commercial growth through strategic brand, media, and stakeholder initiatives.

NZB Marketing Intern
NZB

NZB has an opportunity for an emerging star to complete a marketing internship with us! NZB is a leading thoroughbred and standardbred auction sales, airfreight, insurance and finance company providing a full suite of services to the racing and breeding industry.

Track & Facilities Manager
OTAGO RACING CLUB

Otago Racing Club are looking for a new Track and Facilities Manager, due to the retirement of their current Track Manager. The Track and Facilities Manager is responsible for leading the team that provides the maintenance and management of Wingatui Racecourse, including the course proper, training tracks, grounds and buildings.

Grounds Person
WAIKATO THOROUGHBRED RACING

Waikato Thoroughbred Racing is seeking applications for the role of an all-round superstar grounds person at its Waipa Venue.

Experienced Rider
LILYWHITES LODGE

Lilywhites Lodge is seeking for experienced rider, who is able to ride gallops on Ready to Runners and racehorses. The role is based in Ardmore, South Auckland.

Experienced Stud Hand
BYERLEY PARK

Byerley Park's Kingseat-based breeding operation, are looking for an experienced/senior level stud hand to start in September.

Experienced Staff Member / Foreman
BALLYMORE RACING

Are you passionate about horses and looking to advance your career in the racing industry? Do you have experience working in high-performance stables and an eye for detail? Ballymore Racing, based in Matamata, are looking for a skilled and dedicated individual to join their team.

Track Rider
GREENE RACING

Greene Racing are seeking a track rider to join their team. 

Track Rider
KAWA PARK

Conor and Sarah Fahy are looking for a track rider to join their team in Pukekohe, Auckland.  

Full-Time Trackwork Rider/Stablehand
KELVIN TYLER RACING STABLES

Kelvin Tyler Racing Stables are gearing up for a busy spring season and are on the look-out for a skilled and reliable Trackwork Rider/Stablehand to join their team.

Assistant Yearling Manager
RICH HILL STUD

Rich Hill Stud, one of New Zealand’s leading thoroughbred nurseries, is looking for a skilled, ambitious and focused person to join their team in overseeing the preparation of our 2026 yearling draft. 

Assistant Breeding Manager
RICH HILL STUD

Rich Hill Stud, one of New Zealand’s leading thoroughbred nurseries, is looking for an Assistant Breeding Manager.

Yearling Preparation Positions
CURRAGHMORE

Curraghmore have several yearling sale preparation positions available at their Te Awamutu-based farm. Commencing in Early November, with the yearling sale taking place at Karaka in late January.

Breeding Season Positions
CURRAGHMORE

Curraghmore currently have 1-2 positions available for the busy breeding season at their Te Awamutu-based farm.

Racecourse Groundsman
AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING

Have an interest in turf management, working with machinery and working outdoors?  If so, this rare opening with Auckland Thoroughbred Racing - New Zealand’s premier thoroughbred racing club – could be the one for you.  

Board Member
ONTRACK RACING LTD

OnTrack Racing Ltd are looking for 2-3 new Board member.

Assistant Track Manager
RACE AWAPUNI
RACE have a role available within the track team at RACE Awapuni, with an immediate start.
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We welcome thoroughbred industry role advertisements on this page - if you have a role that supports the breeding or racing of thoroughbreds in New Zealand, email us today.

NZTR Enquiries

Should you wish to discuss any of the NZTR positions listed, please get in touch with NZTR's Head of People and Performance, Ashleigh Curran.

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