Racing Jobs

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Recent Racing Job Listings

Peer Support & Workshop Facilitator
ONTRACK RACING LTD

OnTrack Racing are looking for two people to join their team. The roles are hands on ensuring awareness, engagement, and support across the thoroughbred, greyhound and harness workforce. You’ll regularly attend race meetings, stables/kennels, and stakeholder events, actively supporting and advocating for the mental health needs of industry participants. 

Apprentice Jockey Coach (Northern)
NZTR

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. 

Business Analyst
NZTR

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support NZTR’s mission of delivering a modern, efficient, and exciting racing industry by acting as the key link between stakeholders, business operations, and technology solutions.

Stablehand
FOOTE RACING

Foote Racing, based in Tamahere, is currently seeking a reliable and motivated full-time stablehand to join their team at the Cambridge track.

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.

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 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.

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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