New Zealand Equine Industry Training Organisation

"Leading the Process of Developing and
Managing Training of the Equine Industry."


	Options

	Overview

	Job Exploration

	Job Descriptions

	Finding Work

career paths

Finding Work

However you train, you will need to find a job. This requires initiative and job searching skills. The following ideas will help:

Contact The New Zealand Equine Training Scheme

The New Zealand Equine Training scheme was established in 1980 by various industry groups as an 'on the job' training programme for new entrants into the industry. 'The training scheme is a programme that combines paid work with formal training towards NZQA National Certificates. Training towards the following certificates can be completed while working in a related area:

- Thoroughbred Racing
- Thoroughbred Breeding
- Sport Horse
- Stable Practice
- Breeding

- Farriery
- Harness Racing
- Racecourse Manager
- Equestrian Coaching
- Kennel Hand

The following organisations oversee the Scheme in their sectors. Contact the ITO or them directly:

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing
New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association
Harness Racing New Zealand

Greyhound Racing NZ

Ask the following organisations for contacts:

New Zealand Farriers Association
New Zealand Race Course Managers Association
New Zealand Pony Club Association

Make a list of local employers using the Yellow Pages to search for relevant contacts. Try ‘Horses’. Call them to ask about job openings.

Look for job advertisements and company contacts in specialist industry Magazines and Newspapers
Equestrian NZ, The Bulletin of the NZ Equestrian Federation
Horse and Pony
Horse Trader
The Forum (newspaper)

Write directly to trainers with a covering letter and CV introducing yourself and why you want to work for them

Contact local stables to ask about job openings

Look at the WINZ job search web site. Select your local area or any other locations you would like to live. You need to be registered with WINZ to apply for these jobs.

For Further Assistance Contact:
Dudley Brown at: equineito@xtra.co.nz or Ph : 0800 841 111





	CLICK ON THE SECTOR IMAGE ABOVE TO BEGIN A CAREER AS A JOCKEY, KENNEL HAND, HARNESS RACER, TRACK RIDER, STABLE GROOM AND MANY MORE...