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The Racing Integrity Board (RIB) is seeking a Senior Stipendiary Steward to join our Thoroughbred team in the Waikato, NZ. This is an opportunity for an experienced racing professional to step into a senior integrity role in one of New Zealand’s key racing regions.

The RIB promotes and ensures compliance with high standards of integrity, animal welfare and professionalism by people in the racing industry. Our purpose is Safe Racing, Fair Racing and Public Confidence.

As a Senior Stipendiary Steward, you will play a key role in helping ensure racing is conducted safely, fairly and in accordance with the Rules of Racing. You will be part of a professional, highly regarded team responsible for upholding integrity, supporting animal welfare and maintaining public confidence in the sport.

The role will suit someone with solid racing industry experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility.

The Waikato has a strong racing community and a busy thoroughbred calendar, with leading racing venues and training operations close by. Its central location gives easy access to major centres, and the region offers a good lifestyle with space, shorter commutes and plenty to do outside work.

This is a permanent, full-time position. Relocation assistance is available.

Newgate farm has positions available on its yearling team.
Newgate will be preparing yearlings for most of the major Australian yearling sales. Positions will be available for immediate start up until the conclusion of the breeding stock sales in May.

Opportunities to attend sales will be available for the right candidates.

Accommodation provided. Attractive roster.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Experienced Horse Handler Wanted – Bowness Stud & Watershed Farm, Young NSW

We’re looking for an experienced and confident horse handler to join our friendly team at Bowness Stud and Watershed Farm, located near Young, NSW. **Immediate start available.**

We’re a family run thoroughbred breeding operation with a great team and a friendly, supportive working environment.

The role involves preparing young, unbroken thoroughbreds for the upcoming yearling sales, including teaching them to walk out and stand for sale parades. Other duties include grooming, washing, feeding, administering medications, cleaning yards and stables, and general horse care.

We’re looking for someone who:
* Has previous experience handling young thoroughbreds, ideally in a racing stable or stud environment.
* Is confident, reliable, hardworking and enjoys being part of a team.
* Takes pride in their work and genuinely enjoys working with horses.
* Can provide previous horse industry experience and references on their resume.
* Has a driver’s licence.

**What we offer:**
* Accommodation available.
* Friendly team and enjoyable working environment.
* Eligible work for 2nd and 3rd year Working Holiday Visa extensions.
* Overtime rates apply.

Applicants must be available for a minimum of 4 to 6 months, including throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday period (with overtime rates).
If you have the experience and are keen to join a great team, we’d love to hear from you!
Please email your resume and references to office@bownessstud.com.au

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Emirates Park requires a full time gardening position based at Murrurundi NSW.

The Gardener keeps the gardens, lawns and grounds of Emirates Park healthy, tidy, safe and presented to a high standard all year round.

Working as part of the property team, the Gardener carries out day-to-day horticultural and grounds maintenance, looks after irrigation and equipment, and helps plan seasonal planting and improvement works.

Looking for a groom/yard assistant to work in a small team at a boutique eventing yard 2 hours south of Sydney.

Position will involve working with horses ranging from established Eventers to foals and assisting the yard manager and competition groom.
The role will involved keeping the place running while the performance horses are away at competitions. So an ability to work unsupervised and know how to administer general equine first aid is essential.

We are looking for someone who is responsible, hard working, capable and competent around horses, tidy and fun and LOVES dogs and cats. Some riding may be available but is not guaranteed. There is potential for the right candidate can bring their own horse.

Wallaby Hill hosts a couple of competitions and jump clubs a year, so applicant must be willing to pitch in and help.

The job meets the requirements for 2nd year extensions for Work Holiday Visas. Job does not include ticket to Australia. Job has 2 week trial period.

The job is a 5 days a week; but will include a couple of weekends a month. The position is live and accommodation is part of the package.

To apply please email only: alex@wallabyhill.com.au with the following: CV Photograph References www.wallabyhill.com.au

Champions Horse Transport are based in South Australia & Victoria, running Interstate Weekly and Local Transport Daily.

We are looking for someone to drive a car & float, transporting horses in Victoria.

Fairhill Farm is a boutique Thoroughbred Horse Breeding farm located at Mount Vincent, Lower Hunter Valley
We have a position available for a person that has a great passion for horses, and can work well with and respect others in our team.
A willingness to learn the day to day operations and work well in a small team of great people.

Full training will be provided.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our small team and help care for our mares, foals, and young stock, ensuring their health, safety, and development.
This is a hands-on role that involves all stud farm duties and working with broodmares and foals.
We are looking for someone with genuine experience and confidence handling foals from birth through to yearlings. You will have an in-depth knowledge of horse husbandry and a solid understanding of the systems that keep a thoroughbred breeding farm running smoothly.
Competitive salary based on experience.

Harding Stable is currently seeking a highly experienced and capable track work rider to join our team.
The stable is located at Bobs Farm, NSW. Which is 45 mins from Newcastle.
Horses are ridden daily on the beach and on our private track.
Accommodation is available in our staff house with a private room and shared facilities.

DPR is seeking motivated individuals who are looking for a career with horses that enables them to learn and grow. This role is ideal for anyone looking to learn about foundation training, education and problem solving with horses. Our team is built on regular training, close working relationships and a determination to get the best out of every horse.
Daniel Robinson is a highly respected educator in the equine industry, and the team that supports him learn how to communicate and work with horses effectively, refine their own skills, and become horsemen/horsewomen in their own right. Our business is highly focused on the development of young thoroughbreds as well as some select performance horses. We start, further educate and develop young thoroughbreds for their career ahead. We focus heavily on horses we train at any age having a great base of understanding and confidence in their training. We provide a natural, relaxed atmosphere for horses, with a considerate approach to training regimes, diets, socializing, regular paddock turnout and more.
Take a look at our socials to find out more about what we do – @dpr_horsemanship

Join Us for our 2026 Yearling Preparation

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Widden Stud for our 2026 Yearling Sale Preparations as we embark on what we hope will be another highly successful yearling season with our high class crop of yearlings.

Widden offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable horse experience & learn about the industry, while at the same time providing a fun and rewarding thoroughbred experience in the most spectacular surroundings.

We are seeking a senior stable hand/foreman to join our professional thoroughbred beach training stable based at Bobs Farm, NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced horse person looking to step into a leadership role within a successful racing operation with caring for G1 horses.

Widden Stud is currently seeking a highly motivated person to join our Hunter Valley team of passionate staff for a Marketing/Administration Assistant role on a full-time basis.
Widden offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable industry
experience and plays an integral role in raising some of the world’s best bloodstock, while simultaneously providing a fun and rewarding experience in the most spectacular surroundings.