Yearling Manager
Mapperley Stud, Hinuera, Waikato, 3472, New Zealand- Type
- Salary
- Depends on Experience
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from Friday, July 1, 2022 to Tuesday, February 28, 2023
- Job No
- 393279
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 5/31/2022
- Updated
- 5/31/2022
- Expires
- in 1 month
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An iconic thoroughbred breeding operation, Mapperley Stud has been in the business of breeding and rearing thoroughbreds for over 50 years. Boasting a rich history, Mapperley is situated on 600 acres of beautiful rolling Waikato country and is committed to continuing their ascent into becoming one of the country’s leading thoroughbred studs.
Mapperley Stud requires a Yearling Manager to join our young and dynamic team. We are seeking a motivated and high achieving individual who is willing to work closely with the senior management team as we move into an exciting stage of the stud’s development.
The successful applicant will manage all aspects of Yearling preparation including, education, fitness of young horses, as well as care of sick and injured horses under veterinary supervision.
The successful applicant will have the below skills;
- Experience handling & working with young thoroughbred horses
- Knowledge & experience preparing yearlings for sales
- Management of the dietary plans for all the yearlings
- Ability to liaise with specialists such as veterinarians and farriers
- Administration and coordination of medication and vaccines
- Ability to assist the foaling team throughout the season
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
What we’ll provide:
- An attractive full-time package is available with on-farm accommodation available and an agistment package giving staff an opportunity to trade within the industry.
- The opportunity to experience and further your knowledge in all aspects of the thoroughbred breeding industry.
- A great team environment.
- The opportunity to develop thoroughbred administration and management skills to further your career in the industry you love.
For enquiries, please call Kat Malcolm on +64 21461716 or email your CV to kat@mapperleystud.co.nz
Required Key Skills
- Equine First-Aid
- Handling Youngstock
- Lunging
- Bandaging
- Teaching
- Trim/Pull
- Sole Charge
- Starting/Breaking
- People Skills
Required Expertise
- Racing Flat
- Stud
Accommodation
Good houses that have been renovated. Three bedroom new kitchen, heat pumps, new carpet.
Job Benefits
- An attractive full-time package is available with on-farm accommodation available and an agistment package giving staff an opportunity to trade within the industry.
- The opportunity to experience and further your knowledge in all aspects of the thoroughbred breeding industry.
- A great team environment.
- The opportunity to develop thoroughbred administration and management skills to further your career in the industry you love.
- Employer No
- 380957
- Name
- Mapperley Stud
- Website
- http://www.mapperleystud.co.nz
- Location
- Hinuera, Waikato, New Zealand
- Facility Type
An iconic thoroughbred breeding operation, Mapperley Stud has been in the business of breeding and rearing thoroughbreds for over 50 years. Boasting a rich history, Mapperley is situated on 600 acres of beautiful rolling Waikato country and is committed to continuing their ascent into becoming one the country’s leading thoroughbred studs.
We are experienced at every stage of a thoroughbred’s life – from broodmare, to foal, to weanling, to yearling, to spelling racehorses and stallions.
