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.
