Te Akau - Racing Manager
Dream of a professional life with thoroughbreds and being an ambassador for New Zealand’s most successful thoroughbred racing stable? Do you have the drive to work alongside the best in the business – both humans and horses?
New Zealand’s No.1 stable, Te Akau, has an opportunity like no other – to join the ‘tangerine team’. To succeed in this role you will be a dynamic and outgoing individual who has the passion to further enhance Te Akau owners’ experience.
Te Akau has ambitious future plans. Be part of our journey.
You will:
• Love the industry
• Have strong thoroughbred and racing knowledge
• Contribute to, and be passionate about, Te Akau owners’ success
• Thrive on being part of a high-performing team, going the extra mile
• Excel at communication – warm, engaging, articulate
• Be proactive, well-organised, show initiative and have a fantastic eye for detail
• Be flexible with time requirements and scope of the role
The role:
• You will work closely with nine-time Champion Trainer Mark Walker as his ‘right hand’
• Develop and maintain exceptional relationships with Te Akau owners and clients
• Be a Te Akau ambassador at races and trials, bloodstock sales and other industry events
• Develop creative strategies to ensure all shares in horses are sold
Every day will be different, so you will be a self-starter who thrives in a public-facing role. We see you as part of the team long term – enjoying plenty of milestones together with us.
Te Akau Racing:
Te Akau is a team of passionate professionals, we have a fantastic team culture and are determined to be the very best in our industry through excellence in all we do. Our owners and horses are our top priority.
Based at our Matamata stable, this position involves regular weekend commitments. The remuneration package will reflect your experience.
Contact us for further information, strict confidentiality is assured. Email Karyn Fenton-Ellis at karyn@teakauracing.com.
Applications close Saturday, September 10, 2022.
