STUD GROOM
Westbury Stud – Matamata, Waikato
For over 20 years, Westbury Stud has been a leader in New Zealand’s thoroughbred industry, breeding elite racehorses that perform on the global stage.
We’re looking for experienced Stud Grooms to join our Matamata team on a seasonal basis. You’ll work with quality bloodstock in a fast-paced, professional environment, perfect for someone who thrives during the breeding season and takes pride in high standards of horse care.
This is not an entry-level position—prior experience handling broodmare and foals is essential.
Why Westbury?
• Work-life balance: Our roster offers 4 days off every fortnight, even during the breeding season (A 10 day roster as opposed to a 12 day roster each fortnight)
• Onsite accommodation available
• Competitive Salary tailored to your experience
• Be part of the team dedicated to producing champions
What You’ll Be Doing:
This is a hands-on role caring for broodmares, foals, weanlings and yearlings.
Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering excellent horse care across all groups of stock
• Handling horses of all ages
• Supporting feeding, grooming, walker exercise and paddock rotations
• Assisting with teasing, foaling and emergency call-outs
• Preparing horses for inspections, client parades and sales
• Completing daily records, health checks and supporting vet/farrier visits
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety and animal welfare
About You
We’re looking for team players who bring:
• Minimum 2 years’ stud or veterinary experience (thoroughbred preferred)
• Confident horse handling across mares, foals and young stock
• Knowledge of basic to intermediate equine healthcare
• Ability to guide and support less experienced staff
• A calm, patient, and safety-conscious approach to horse work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions
• Reliability, initiative, and a mature, professional attitude
• Flexibility to adapt and work in a diverse, fast-paced environment
The Details
This is a seasonal, full-time role, averaging 80 hours per fortnight, typically worked from 7:30am–4:30pm on a ten-on, four-off roster.
Vacancies are available for an immediate start, or by a mutually agreement.
Please note: This is not an entry-level role and is not suitable for candidates without prior stud or veterinary experience.
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about stud work and want to be part of a high-performing, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
All applications must be submitted through our HR platform using the ‘Quick Apply’ link below.
For any enquiries or technical assistance, please contact us at vacancies@westburystud.com
All applications and expressions of interest are treated in the strictest confidence.
