TDN AusNZ - Commercial Executive
TDN AusNZ is seeking a motivated and energetic person for a newly created role as Commercial Executive.
Requirements of the role include:
• Building and sustaining long-lasting relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Reporting and communicating to senior management on a regular basis, while working closely with the Client Relations Manager.
• Becoming familiar with the company’s tools and business development strategy, in order to suggest innovative ways for clients to achieve their advertising goals.
• Maintain a positive image of the brand at all times.
Required experience and skills include:
• Well networked with Australasian industry participants.
• Strong industry knowledge of key players.
• Be comfortable conversing and liaising with advertisers.
• A positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
Remuneration will be based on experience. The role will be located wherever the successful applicant wishes, with a Sydney office option if desired.
Applications should be sent with a cover letter and CV to vicky@tdnausnz.com.au by Friday, April 22, 2022.
MAPPERLEY STUD - BROODMARE MANAGER
A tremendous opportunity for someone who wants to be a part of an up-and-coming stud, that is starting to hit its straps! Mapperley is situated on 600 acres of beautiful rolling countryside in Matamata and is committed to continuing its ascent into becoming one of the country’s leading thoroughbred studs.
We require an experienced Broodmare Manager to join our dynamic team. You will be a motivated and high-achieving individual who is willing to work closely with the management team as we move into an exciting stage of the stud’s development.
The successful applicant will require the following skills and experience:
• Extensive experience on a large thoroughbred breeding operation
• Strong animal husbandry skills especially broodmares and foals
• Ability to manage the crush at scanning time along with accurate record keeping
• Competent in teasing mares and keeping a teasing book for records
• Ability to liaise with specialists such as veterinarians and farriers
• Administration and coordination of medications and vaccines
• Foaling down and postpartum care
• Ability to assist in the covering shed during the breeding season
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Brilliant communication skills along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full Driver's Licence
An attractive full-time package is available with on-farm accommodation.
Applicants, please send your CV to simms@mapperleystud.co.nz or call +64 21 607 853 to discuss the position.
Waikato Stud - Senior Stallion Handler
In anticipation of the season ahead, Waikato Stud are pleased to offer a Senior Stallion Handler role at our Matamata-based farm.
Duties will include, but are limited to:
- Daily routine care of stallions
- Breeding shed activities
- General yard duties (feeding, mucking out, grooming, cleaning yards, holding for farrier and vet when needed, etc.)
- Assisting with vetting when needed
Dedicated to the breeding, rearing and development of elite racehorses, based in the iconic thoroughbred region of Matamata, Waikato Stud is home to a number of Southern Hemisphere leading sires led by six-time Champion stallion Savabeel.
We are seeking a dedicated and keen full-time or seasonal Senior Stallion Handler to join our exciting team for the upcoming breeding season. Candidates must be enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude, keen to learn and be able to work well in a team.
Shared accommodation provided, with every second weekend off. Attractive remuneration package for the successful candidate as well as a professional and supportive team who want you to succeed! A fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career developing within the thoroughbred industry.
Applications open now
Please email your cover letter outlining any past experience and why you would like to join the Waikato team: mike@waikatostud.co.nz or call Mike on +64 21 433 073
We look forward to hearing from you!
Elsdon Park - Stud Hand Role
Stud hand role with career progression and development opportunities.
Centrally located in Matamata, New Zealand. Elsdon Park is a newly established thoroughbred breeding farm is seeking a seasoned stud hand to join our experienced, dedicated and fun team.
With JML Bloodstock’s elite broodmare band including Group 1-winning mares Lucia Valentina and Sofia Rosa, the successful applicant will be working with quality bloodstock and will enjoy the advantages of new facilities and a supportive team.
Duties/skill sets include but are not limited to:
- Handling young thoroughbreds with positive horsemanship
- Assisting with sales preparation and presentation of thoroughbreds across Australasian sales
- Working closely and competently with vets, farriers and other industry professionals
- Assisting with the upkeep of the farm grounds
- Work well in a small team
- Always be honest, reliable and dedicated to your team and the animals you are working with
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a new and expanding operation.
An attractive remuneration package for the successful applicant with the possibility of on-farm accommodation.
Please email your covering letter and CV to Kerrie Cox at kerrie@elsdonpark.com.
Applications close Friday, April 22.
Daandine Stud - Stud Manager
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced individual as Stud Manager of Daandine Stud.
Daandine Stud is a progressive boutique Thoroughbred operation situated in the picturesque Goomburra Valley on the Darling Downs.
Daandine has been run by the same family for four generations.
The Stud operates as a private breeding /yearling production farm selling yearlings at the major sales, principally the Magic Millions.
Written Tycoon, Capitalist and Isotope have all been bred and sold by the Daandine Stud.
The position requires the successful applicant to have experience in foaling mares, yearling preparation, farming, fencing and general farm maintenance. A medium rigid truck licence is an advantage.
The position offers the opportunity for the right applicant to work with quality bloodstock with an enthusiastic team working to produce racing stock from a farm that is well-established in the industry.
An attractive salary package is available including a three bedroom home on-farm which is negotiable with the successful applicant.
Applications are held in the strictest confidence.
Contact: Resume and References to craig@boomerbloodstock.com
VINERY STUD - Marketing and Bloodstock Officer
A unique position has become available at a leading horse breeding operation in the famed Upper Hunter Valley.
The role is a full-time position in the marketing and bloodstock divisions, based at Segenhoe, just 10 minutes east of Scone.
We require someone who can implement marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and position our stallions at front of mind.
As the Marketing and Bloodstock Officer, you will work closely with our bloodstock team to effectively create and disseminate content relating to the farm and the successes of the Vinery horses. You will also be involved in event planning, client communications, data entry, sale and nominations administration and updating all of Vinery’s public channels.
More about the role:
- An exciting and varied position
- The chance to learn graphic design
- Enhance your photography skills
- Coordinate and develop content for digital marketing campaigns
- Manage and create content for social media
- Regularly post to, and update, the Vinery website
- Photograph bloodstock for client updates
- Meet advertising deadlines
- Assist the bloodstock team with sales and nominations
- Enter data on ARDEX horse management software
- Coordinate creative agencies and other third parties related to marketing projects and outsourced work
- Opportunities to travel to sales and races
Skills required:
- Excellent time management
- Self-motivated
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Creative and able to think outside of the box
- Digital savvy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Mac OS
- Willingness to learn new things
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines
Desirable skills:
- Experience with horses and/or the Thoroughbred industry
- Working knowledge of ARDEX
This role is for an immediate start and carries an attractive remuneration package that is commensurate with experience plus the national standard rate of super.
We are motivated to find the right person for our team. There will be many opportunities for on-the-job training so please don’t hesitate to send in your application.
Apply now!
Your application must include:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- Your resume
Email your application to racheal@vinery.com.au or feel free to call Racheal with any questions on 02 6543 8333 during business hours.
