Job Vacancy: Groom (home & travel)

Location: Cambridge, New Zealand

Company: Takapoto Showjumping

Job Type: Full-time

Takapoto, a renowned showjumping stable located in Cambridge, New Zealand, is currently seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Home & Travelling Groom. With a diverse range of 20 horses on site, including broodmares, young sport horses, and Grand Prix horses, Takapoto offers an exciting and dynamic work environment. As a member of our team, you'll be travelling to shows throughout the North Island year-round, showcasing your expertise and contributing to our ongoing success.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent care and grooming for the horses, ensuring their health, well-being, and overall presentation

• Handle and work with young horses confidently

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, overseeing and managing a team of grooms

• Carry out daily stable duties efficiently and effectively, including mucking out, feeding, grooming, tacking up as required

• Drive the horse truck to shows and competitions

• Ensure horses are prepared and presented to a high standard

• Coordinate with other team members, such as riders and trainers, to ensure smooth operation and communication within the stable

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience and confidence working with young horses is essential

• Positive attitude, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a team

• Efficient and effective work ethic, capable of managing multiple tasks and responsibilities

• Physical fitness and capability to handle the demands of the job, including lifting heavy objects

• Possession of a valid Heavy Vehicle License is required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work well within a team environment

Benefits:

• Accommodation on-site is available if needed, providing convenience and ease for the successful candidate

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to Shorty at shorty@takapoto.co.nz.