- Pay
- $1,400 to $1,500 week
- Work Type
- Temporary
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 432898
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 02/09/2025
- Expires
- in 21 days
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We’re looking for an experienced trackwork rider to join us for the summer at one of New Zealand’s leading racing stables.
This role offers:
- The chance to ride top-class horses each morning
- Opportunities to travel with the team to races around the country (for the right candidate)
- Competitive remuneration, with help organising accommodation or housing
- A supportive, family-oriented environment where staff are genuinely valued and looked after
It’s the perfect opportunity for someone wanting to experience Southern Hemisphere racing while enjoying an unbeatable New Zealand summer.
Requirements
-Eligible to obtain the appropriate New Zealand visa (working holiday or work visa)
-Proven experience as a trackwork rider, with the ability to ride a variety of horses confidently
-Strong fitness and balance to handle pace work and fast gallops
-Reliable and punctual with a good work ethic and positive attitude
Required Key Skills
Riding Schooling Exercising People SkillsRequired Expertise
Racing FlatJob Benefits
Daily riding of top-quality racehorses Experience Southern Hemisphere racing first-hand Enjoy the unbeatable New Zealand summer lifestyle Supportive, family-oriented stable culture Access to industry-leading facilities and therapies for horses
Equestrian Employer Details
- Employer No
- 432896
- Website
- https://pikeracing.rocketspark.co.nz
- Location
- Cambridge, 03, New Zealand
Equestrian Employer Details
At Pike Racing, we’re proud to have produced the winners of more than 800 races, including multiple black-type and Group One victories. We’re fastidious, proven, and committed to ensuring our owners enjoy a rewarding experience in return for their investment. With around 90 horses in work during the peak summer season, our facilities are among the very best in New Zealand: 🐎 80 spacious boxes 🌳 Turnout paddocks and sand yards ➰ 12-horse walker ⚖️ Weigh scales 🏇 75m x 35m arena for flatwork and jump schooling 🚛 On-site horse transport 💆 Equissage, Mirotech and Back on Track therapies 🩺 Daily visits from vets and farrier 🤲 Weekly visits from dental and physio practitioners 💨 Direct access from the stable to the track – no trucking required With a reputation for excellence, Pike Racing is recognised as one of the most prestigious stables in New Zealand, combining world-class facilities with a genuine passion for racing success.