Racing Jobs

Where will the Thoroughbred Industry take you? 

Take a look at some of the available vacancies and follow the links to apply

Recent Racing Job Listings

Marketing Intern
NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK

NZB has an opportunity for an emerging star to complete a marketing internship with us! 

Sampling Assistant (casual)
RACING INTEGRITY BOARD

The Racing Integrity Board (RIB) is seeking expressions of interest for Sampling Staff to join the RIB, with casual roles available throughout New Zealand.

Board Director
NZTR

NZTR is seeking applications from experienced governors who are interested in contributing to the future of New Zealand’s thoroughbred racing industry. 

Track Manager
WELLINGTON RC

Wellington Racing Club is looking for an experienced, motivated and hands-on Track Manager to lead the preparation, maintenance and ongoing development of the racing surface and grounds at Trentham Racecourse.

Truck Driver
TE AKAU RACING

Te Akau Racing is calling all Truck Drivers - join with racing’s winning team, where horsepower meets horse power! 

Content Creator
NZTR

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on storytelling, enjoys creating content across multiple formats, and wants to work in a unique and vibrant industry.

Adjudicator
RACING INTEGRITY BOARD

The Racing Integrity Board (RIB) is seeking expressions of interest for Adjudicators to join our Adjudicative Committees in both the Harness and Thoroughbred Codes across New Zealand.

Senior Ground Staff/Foreperson
FORSMAN RACING

Wanting to use your equine skills to take your racing career to the next level? Forsman Racing are looking for experienced staff to lead by example at their Cambridge stable.

Trackwork Rider
FORSMAN RACING

Forsman Racing are looking for experienced track riders to work horses based at their Cambridge stable.

Trackwork Rider
AMBER HOFFMAN STABLES

Amber Hoffman is looking for a confident rider to join her team in Waikouaiti (Otago) - working with racehorses and pre-trainers.

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.

Apprentice Jockey
PITMAN RACING

Pitman Racing are seeking an apprentice jockey to join their team at their well-established stables in Christchurch.

Community Engagement Champion
ONTRACK

As a Community Support Champion, you will help build stronger, healthier racing communities across Aotearoa.

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, 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.

Still in school?

Gateway Programme

If you are a student who are interested in horses and would like to use equine unit standards towards your NCEA achievements we can assist in providing the necessary contacts, resources, workbooks, assessments and support to ensure they achieve the required outcomes. 

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