Job Listings

Where will the Thoroughbred Industry take you? 

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Recent Job Listings

Marketing Coordinator
NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED RACING

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Coordinator to join our Cambridge-based Marketing team! This exciting role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by supporting the LOVERACING.NZ brand and The Grand Tour Racing Festival. 

Gap Keeper/Groundsman
AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing has a vacancy for a Gap Keeper/Groundsman based at our Pukekohe Park venue. An interest in the thoroughbred racing industry is preferable, but not essential as training will be provided for the right applicant.
 

In-House Lawyer
NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED RACING

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified legal professional to join our small Cambridge based team as Inhouse Lawyer. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance, you will provide comprehensive legal support and advice to our team, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, managing risks, and supporting business operations with timely and effective solutions.

Director
NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED RACING

Due to the scheduled annual retirement of directors and a recent resignation, NZTR extend an invitation to individuals with previous governance experience and a passion for Thoroughbred Racing to consider joining the ranks of the NZTR Board of Directors.

Groundsman
AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing are looking for a Groundsman to join their dynamic team charged with the maintenance of New Zealand’s only StrathAyr track which is based at Auckland’s Ellerslie Racecourse and hosts some of New Zealand’s most prestigious races, a racetrack and training tracks at Pukekohe Park, plus other tracks located at venues in the greater Auckland region.  

Racing Community Support Officer
ONTRACK RACING LTD

OnTrack Racing Ltd is a newly created (start-up) charity that delivers a workplace mental health and suicide prevention programmes across the racing community. As an OnTrack Racing Community Support Officer your role is hands-on and is vital in ensuring widespread awareness, engagement, and support across the racing workforce. 

Race Stable Assistant
LISA VAUGHAN RACING STABLES

Lisa Vaughan is looking for a Race Stable Assistant to join her Southland boutique racing stable. An experienced horse person with the right attitude and great work ethic is sought to join the team.

Gap Keeper / Groundsman
WAIKATO THOROUGHBRED RACING
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) has a vacancy for a Gap Keeper/Groundsman based at their Cambridge venue.
Groundsman - Waipa
WAIKATO THOROUGHBRED RACING
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) has a vacancy for a Groundsman based at their Waipa venue based in the beautiful Waikato town Te Awamutu. 
Assistant Track Manager
RACE AWAPUNI
RACE have a role available within the track team at RACE Awapuni, with an immediate start.
Customer Service / Admin All Rounder
HAPPY HIRE

Happy Hire is a key supplier to the racing industry and they are on the hunt for a new for an All-Star All Rounder with a champion customer service skill set to join their Hamilton Happy Hire Family.

Customer Service / Admin Superstar
HAPPY HIRE

Happy Hire is a key supplier to the racing industry and are on the hunt for a new frontline wizard with a champion customer service skill set to join their Christchurch Head Office Family.

Marquee Installer - Dunedin (Fixed Term)
HAPPY HIRE

Happy Hire is a key supplier to the racing industry and they are on the hunt for fixed-term staff over the Summer months in Dunedin.

Marquee Installer - Hamilton (Fixed Term)
HAPPY HIRE

Happy Hire is a key supplier to the racing industry and they are on the hunt for fixed-term staff over the Summer months in Hamilton.

Marquee Installer - Christchurch (Fixed Term)
HAPPY HIRE

Happy Hire is a key supplier to the racing industry and they are on the hunt for fixed-term staff over the Summer months in Christchurch.

Experienced Trackwork Rider
IDEAL RACING

Ideal Racing are looking for an experienced Trackwork Rider to join their team in Rolleston, Canterbury

Experienced Trackwork Rider
BECKETT RACING
Ross Beckett is looking for an experienced track rider based in Yaldhurst, Christchurch
Senior Horse Person
WEXFORD STABLES
Wexford Stables (Matamata) has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Senior Horse Person to join their expanding team.
Advertise Job Availability
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, or wish to discuss any of the NZTR positions, please get in touch with NZTR's Head of People and Culture, Tharsha Adamstein.

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