Career Opportunities

Yearling Preparation

Leading Thoroughbred Stud, Waikato Stud is seeking Yearling Preparation staff to join the team.

Waikato Stud is a world-renowned Thoroughbred nursery dedicated to the breeding, rearing and development of elite racehorses. We believe in sustainable growth through producing the highest quality product, innovative practices and simply being the best in our business.

Our brand carries decades of success and an undeniable association with quality and performance.  We are seeking Yearling Preparation staff to assist with preparing our draft for the NZB Karaka Yearling Sale in January. Recently awarded with a sixth Breeder of the Year title, Waikato Stud have been the leading vendor at the NZB Karaka Yearling Sale for the past five years.

At Waikato Stud you will be working with some of Australasia’s best-bred bloodstock and this is an excellent opportunity to work with and learn from the best in the business.

Ideally you will have an avid interest in horses and prior experience working with them. You must work well within a team and enjoy working with horses in the outdoors.

This position will commence in November 2018 and will finish at the completion of the NZB Karaka Yearling Sale on January 30, 2019.

Only people with the right to work in NZ can apply.

Attractive remuneration packages available.

2019 Karaka Book 1 Yearling Sale

Leading Thoroughbred Stud, Waikato Stud is seeking Yearling Sale staff to join the team for the 2019 NZB Book 1 Karaka Yearling Sale.

Previous sales experience required and attractive remuneration packages available.

20 – 30 January, 2019