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Valachi Downs: General Manager
Valachi Downs is a thoroughbred stud based in Matamata, located in the heart of one of New Zealand’s finest thoroughbred nurseries.
The business proudly seeks to breed, educate, sell and race elite thoroughbreds. The stud operates on over 600 acres and operations cover the full spectrum of breeding, pre-training and racing activities including ownership of its own private training property.
The business is now seeking to fill the position of General Manager to oversee all aspects of its business. Significant responsibilities include:
- Providing input to the strategic direction of the stud
- Leading the management team and a staff of 30+ employees
- Managing the breeding programme of 100+ mares
- Overseeing a stallion business with 3 standing stallions
- Directing yearling, ready to run and other sales
- Managing the farming operations of a working stud
- Providing commercial and financial oversight
- Communicating with industry partners and business owners
The successful candidate will have significant industry and leadership experience.
Interested persons should direct any enquiries and send their applications and CV to Kelly by email at kelly.wright@hft.net.nz by 14 March 2020.
