Job Listings

Where will the Thoroughbred Industry take you? 

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Recent Job Listings

Grounds Person
WAIKATO THOROUGHBRED RACING

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

Racing Bureau Lead
NZTR

We have an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about Thoroughbred Racing to join our team as Racing Bureau Lead. This role will lead the daily operations of our National Racing Bureau and ensure stakeholders are kept informed of all Bureau activities.

Executive Assistant
NZTR

We’re on the lookout for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive Officer – this is a role where you’ll be at the heart of it all, working closely with the CEO and wider Executive Team, making a real difference every day!

Track Attendant
WAIKATO THOROUGHBRED RACING

Waikato Thoroughbred Racing is seeking applications for the role of a Track Attendant at its Waipa venue!

Track Rider/Stable Hand
ANDREW CAMPBELL RACING

We’re looking for a reliable and confident track rider/stable hand to join our team at Ōtaki Racecourse!

Breeding Education Coordinator
NZTR

We have an exciting opportunity for a Breeding Education Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract! In this role, you'll take on a tutoring and training advisory role, directly supporting breeding trainees as they work towards their qualifications.

Head of People & Performance
NZTR

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional and people extraordinaire to join our growing team based in the heart of Cambridge!

Experienced Trackwork Rider
RICHARDSON RACING STABLES

Experienced Trackwork Rider required for Richardson Racing Stables in Matamata!

Community Support Champion
ONTRACK RACING LTD

We are on the hunt for a Case Manager/Community Champion to join the team!

Stud Groom
CURRAGHMORE

With a successful yearling sale completed, our attention on the farm now turns to weaning our foals amongst all the other duties involved in caring for the daily needs of our animals. 

Farm Maintenance Person
CURRAGHMORE

We currently have a vacant position in our operation for a maintenance person on our horse breeding farm located just outside of Te Awamutu.

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.  

Course Caretaker
HAWERA RACECOURSE

Applications are invited for the position of Course Caretaker at the Hawera Racecourse, home of the Egmont Racing Club and Hawera Harness Racing Club.

Stable Staff
RIVERROCK FARM

Riverrock Farm are looking for someone to join their dream team. They are happy to be flexible and will offer a premium package for the right person. This is a full-time role.

Senior Horse Persons
LOGAN RACING STABLES

Logan Racing Stables is located at Byerley Park, South Auckland and has some enticing opportunities available for experienced and Senior Horse Persons to join our new and expanding team.
 

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.

Assistant Track Manager
RACE AWAPUNI
RACE have a role available within the track team at RACE Awapuni, with an immediate start.
Experienced Trackwork Rider
IDEAL RACING

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

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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, 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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