Senior Grounds Person
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (Te Rapa Racecourse)
Listing Description
Description
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing is seeking an enthusiastic and driven person to join our Grounds Staff team based at Te Rapa Racecourse. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that enjoys working outside in a beautiful environment.
The successful applicant will be someone who already has Grounds Person experience and knowledge. We are looking for someone that will progress into a Management role.
Reporting to the Racecourse Manager we would expect applicants to thrive working in a team environment. Competency in leadership would be greatly beneficial for occasions when the Racecourse Manager is not on site. Applicants will be required to have experience in operating tractors, mowers and small plant and equipment. Driving licence essential and Level 3 Sports Turf Management advantageous.
Duties will include:
- Managing the Grounds Team if the Racecourse Manager is unavailable
- Turf management
- Preparing tracks for training and racing
- Mowing of all grounds
- Cleaning of stalls
- Attending trackwork
- Moving running rails
- General grounds duties and machinery operation
- Preparing facilities for functions and events
Job summary If you feel that furthering a career in Sport Turf Management, specialising in the Equine Industry is for you, it would be great to hear from you!
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Fiona Cummings for more information.
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (Te Rapa Racecourse)
Fiona Cummings
Contact person
Fiona Cummings
Contact person
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (Te Rapa Racecourse)
