Pencarrow Stud - Broodmare Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Pencarrow Stud for a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as Broodmare Manager.
Pencarrow Stud is a private boutique operation based within minutes of Hamilton City. It is operated from a main farm of 400 acres accompanied by a hill farm for wintering mares. The stud foals 50 mares annually and presents a draft of about 25 yearlings at NZB’s National Yearling Sales Series.
It also operates a racing team of fillies retained from the annual foal crop. The Broodmare Manager would oversee the breeding program of approximately 60 mares. The position has an immediate start date and offers the opportunity to work with quality bloodstock on a well-appointed property.
The Pencarrow Stud brand is well established and highly respected. The successful applicant will assist with carrying that legacy into the next phase of the stud's development. A very competitive and complete remuneration package is also available.
Responsibilities include and is not limited to:
• Day-to-day operations, handling mares and foals and organising staff
• Record keeping – daily diary entries, maintaining breeding records and following a seasonal plan
• Involvement with Health and Safety operations and meetings
• Foaling season operations
• Liaising with the general manager regarding horse health and husbandry matters
If this position interests you, please send your CV and references to office@pencarrowstud.co.nz or call +64 7 856 8160.
Previous mare and foal experience is essential.
TDN AusNZ - Part-time Associate Editor
Thoroughbred Daily News AusNZ is looking for a part-time Associate Editor to join our enthusiastic team.
Role Skills
• A deep knowledge of the Australasian industry, and the key players.
• A keen eye for interesting angles and entertaining storytelling.
• Ability to conduct interviews and research to write comprehensive articles.
• Proactive and energetic disposition.
• Organised and meticulous about their work.
Role Requirements
• Contributing editorial to the daily TDN AusNZ edition.
• Checking the content, spelling, style and grammar of submitted work.
• Performing research and fact-checking on the articles submitted.
• Providing guidance to other staff members on writing conventions and style.
• Collaborating with designers and fellow journalists.
Role Details
• Suited to a work-from-home environment.
• Weekend work and travel to sales is required.
• Attractive remuneration package based on skill and experience.
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV with references to vicky@tdnausnz.com.au or gary@tdnausnz.com.au
