Horse Jobs in New Zealand

Horse jobs in New Zealand

• Groom Eventing & Sales (Hamilton-waikato-New Zealand) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:12:00
  All yard duties including mucking out, cleaning gear, grooming etc. Depending on ability and interest, riding includes flatwork and jumping young horses. Salary: To be negotiatied
• Stable Groom (Dannevirke-Hawkes’s Bay-New Zealand) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:45:00
  General stable duties and exercise of horses (6-8). Salary: Negotiable, depends on experience
• Groom For Eventing Yard (waikato-New Zealand) Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:25:00
  Two riders, both busy with university and high school. 20yo who rides at Advanced level eventing, 14yo who rides pony Grand Prix SJ. We have up to 8 showjumping/eventing horses and ponies in work - from youngsters to top level - and place an emphasis on producing them in a relaxed and friendly environment. As such, we’re looking for a relaxed and friendly groom with a decent sense of humour! We compete most weekends and travel all around the North Island.

  Job includes general grooming duties, including day to day care of horses (feeding, tacking up etc.). Must be a confident, competent and CALM rider, preferably able to ride a wide variety of (well mannered and educated) horses from 14.2hh to 17hh. Must be able to turn horses out to a high standard. HT license a huge plus. Salary: Negotiable

• Working Student Required (Papakura-Auckland-New Zealand) Sun, 9 Nov 2008 22:13:00
  Working student position available for jumping, breeding stable, usually between 15 - 18 horses aprox half mares and young stock.
  includeds day to day running of farm, carring for foals mares etc etc and helping with the production of quality jumping horses, opportunity for top training and increasing horsemanship skils in a top proffesional environment.
  great oppurtunity to travel around nz attending competitions.
  live in position 6 days a week, stable is in Karaka, 30 kms south of central Auckland. opportunity to bring own horse also. Salary: negotialbe
• Track Work Rider (Canterbury-New Zealand) Tue, 4 Nov 2008 09:20:00
  Stablehand / Trackwork Rider required for thoroughbred racing stable in North Canterbury NZ We beach train and have our own complex. We also have jumpers and bred horses Salary: Negotiatable
• Groom/Guide /Instructor (Kawerau-Bay of Plenty-New Zealand) Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:45:00
  Trek Guide, Work with children in riding school and kids Camps,
  if you have done vaulting as well this would be great.
  Able to help school young horses and ponies Salary: Livein and small allowanc
• Groom/Rider For Private Showjumping Yard (Auckland-New Zealand) Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:36:00
  Private yard working for busy university student. 7 horses ranging from 3-12 years, showjumpers and showhunters. All well mannered. Rider competes in national Showjumping and Showhunter competitions throughout New Zealand from september to march culminating in the Horse of the Year show.

  General duties include:
  organising shoeing, worming, feeding, paddocking schedules. Riding up to 3 horses per day excercising and schooling. Mucking out stalls and maintaining stall/yard area. Driving horses to lessons (if hold license). Preparing horses for competitions and managing, caring for horses at competitions.

  Must be self-motivated, disciplined. Rider going overseas in April for 5 months so someone who can be in sole charge of the horses for this period essential. Salary: negotiable

• Au Pair/ Nanny / Groom (Ohaupo-waikato-New Zealand) Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:05:00
  We are looking for an au pair with some horse expeirience to look after two children, one girl 9 months and one girl two and a half. The job entails helping out with the children while we are working the horses and general au pair duties as well as being involved with a team of polo ponies and attending matches and chukkas. Salary: $150 plus full board
• Rider/Groom (Whananaki-Northland-New Zealand) Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:37:00
  Small yard with mixture of experienced and young horses and ponies. Currently only 4 in work. Need help with covers, feeding, lunging, waterwalking and some riding. All horse kept outdoors. Ideal for someone wanting to travel. All weekends can be free and can be flexible on week time. Salary: TBA
• Ground Staff Racing Stable (waikato-New Zealand) Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:45:00
  Ground staff a a Cambridge racing stable
  Mucking out, grooming and Saddling up
  any other duties nessacary. Salary: as per experience
• Track Rider Full Time Or Part Time (waikato-New Zealand) Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:36:00
  Professional stable seek experienced staff, to ride track work and also “ground” staff. The position is for 6 days per week and would suit keen horse people prepared to work as a team member Salary: Dependant On Experience
• Track Rider (Matamata-waikato-New Zealand) Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:33:00
  We require a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team at our Breaking In and Pre-Training farm.

  You would be required to ride Track Work on young thoroughbreds who are in the early stages of their education.

  You must be a confident rider, able to take direction, have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. You must have a riding level that enables you to Young Thoroughbreds by themselves and in company on our own track.

  For the right person some breaking in may be involved as well as general stable and farm work. Salary: Neg

• Rider (Matamata-waikato-New Zealand) Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:25:00
  We require a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team at our Breaking In and Pre-Training farm.

  You would be required to ride flat work / dressage on young thoroughbreds who are in the early stages of their education.

  You must be a confident rider, able to take direction, have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. You must have a riding level that enables you to ride medium level dressage / flat work. Depending on your ability some track work may be required.

  The position requires you to ride young thoroughbreds through our arena teaching them basic dressage principles as well as general stable and farm duties Salary: neg

• Showjumping Groom (Havelock North-Hawkes’s Bay-New Zealand) Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:11:00
  We are looking for someone who is hard working, confident in handling young horses, self motivated and with some riding ability. Salary: NZ $27,000 per annum
• Groom/Au Pair (Waitoa-waikato-New Zealand) Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:11:00
  Show Prep including plaiting, trimming, washing, etc. Must have great turnout standards. Working ponies, helping with daily stable duties, Travelling and helping at Shows (most weekends), a helping hand with the baby and to just fit in as a member of our family while you are here. Salary: Neg dependent on hours/experience
• Stud Groom (Hamilton-waikato-New Zealand) Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:11:00
  helping with general duties relating to breeding and / or sales preparation of yearlings Salary: $35,000 per annum
• Au Pair/ Rider (Tokomaru Bay-Gisborne-New Zealand) Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:11:00
  The job will entail helping me with my three young children. By Novmber I will have 3 under 3 so I will require someone to help with light household duties,and entertaining the two older boys while I am busy with a new born. On the horses side of things there will be foals to handle, as much riding as the successful applicant wants to do and the opportunity to compete. Salary: negotiable
• Working Student/Stable Manager (Auckland-New Zealand) Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:11:00
  working student or groom- handling, feeding, lungeing, competition groom international shows, riding if your are at a requisite standard. Salary: negotiable
• Equine Riding Instructor (South Otago-Otago-New Zealand) Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:57:00
  Key responsibilities:
  * Tutoring practical riding
  * Coordinating practical resources
  * In addition, some classroom theory lectures to support practical training

  Qualifications:
  * Community Coach or equivalent

  The person we are looking for should have extensive knowledge of the equine industry.

  This position is available for an immediate start.

  Ideally you should have had experience with teaching/tutoring. This is preferred but not essential.

  If you are looking for a change in direction, New Zealand is the place to come; Telford Rural Polytechnic is an agricultural training institute, situated in the South Island one hour south of Dunedin; we have a one year Equine course available to school leavers/adult students.

  Telford is close to beaches, hunting, fishing, skiing, great scenery, wonderful lifestyle. Salary: Negotiable

• Eventing Groom (Hamilton-waikato-New Zealand) Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:43:00
  Eventing yard situated in the hill country of New Zealand . It consists of helping with a team of eventers ranging from training level up to advanced . It is a fun easy going environment to be involved in . If interested please contact from details above.
  Regards James Jackson Salary: No Preference
• Studhand (Rd4 Albany-Auckland-New Zealand) Wed, 1 Oct 2008 21:12:00
  We are at the start of foaling season and require someone who is able to assist in foaling. Experience in foaling would be an advantage but training will be given. General stud work also required. If interested work with water buffalo (milking and cheesemaking) is also available on the northland property.
  Polocrosse club on property with a horse available for playing . Salary: $200/week
• Work Rider (Cambridge-waikato-New Zealand) Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:22:00
  The job starts at 4.30am and finishes between 9am and 10am. Required to ride between 6 and 8 top quality thoroughbreds each morning. Travel to and from races is an optional part of the job but a good way to see the country. If full time employment is required, the afternoon is from 2.30pm until approx. 4.30pm. An equestrian background is acceptable however a certain amount of strength is a pre-requisite. The maximum weight is 68Kg. If interested look at www.bakerracing.co.nz and feel free to contact with any questions. Salary: NZ$25,000 -$35,000
• Yearling Staff At A Well-Known Cambridge Stud (waikato-New Zealand) Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:36:00
  .looking for yearling staff from November to Feb
  accomadation available Salary: dependant on experience
• Stable Hand/Show Groom Required For Show Team (Auckland-Auckland-New Zealand) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:52:00
  We are looking for an experienced person to help with our show team. This will require working horses, lunging and saddle working, mucking out, feeding out and a high standard of turning out with show horses is an advantage. We have 3 stallions on the property and do condition clients horses for shows so experience is essential. Salary: neg
• Groom/Nanny/Rider (Gisborne-New Zealand) Tue, 2 Sep 2008 01:03:00
  The job involves helping with a riding school and horse training yard consisting of a small string of Show Jumpers. Also looking after a small child and helping round the home.
  There is the opportuntiy for helping take the lessons as well as helping train the jumpers with the opportuntiy for the right person to compete at a couple of local shows. Also maybe some work grooming polo ponies as well. Salary: TBA
• Showjumping Groom / Rider (Ohaupo-waikato-New Zealand) Mon, 1 Sep 2008 19:26:00
  We are looking for a show groom for the summer season starting now. Salary: To be Neg
• Nanny / Groom (Hawkes’s Bay-New Zealand) Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:47:00
  live in nanny groom for 9 and 12 year olds both independant so not hard work
  also excersize hunters
  mum and dad busy on farm so need help Salary: negotiable