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18 Feb
2025
At Cambridge Stud, we are more than just a world-renowned thoroughbred nursery; we are a family dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the equine industry. Established in the heart of New Zealand, our legacy is built on a foundation of passion, innovation, and a deep commitment to the welfare of our horses.
Industry Excellence Award 2024 Winner Cameron Ring and Finalist Mallory Phillips
When you join Cambridge Stud, you become part of a team that has shaped the history of New Zealand thoroughbred racing. Our people are at the core of our success, and we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where talent can thrive. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey in the equine world, we offer opportunities for growth, learning, and making a meaningful impact.
Cambridge Stud is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious thoroughbred breeding operations, renowned for its world-class facilities, outstanding bloodlines, and commitment to excellence. In addition to boasting a quality roster of five stallions, each year we foal down 250 mares, process over 600 mares for service and prepare approximately 70 yearlings for the major sales in New Zealand and Australia.
We are looking for an accomplished horseperson with proven leadership skills to join our team as General Manager.
As the General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of operations at our Cambridge and Karaka farms, ensuring the effective and efficient management of day-to-day functions. This includes managing breeding programs, staff, horse care, facility maintenance, budgets, and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the thoroughbred industry, with a proven track record of leadership, operational management, and passion for equine welfare.
Farm Operations – Oversee daily operations, including breeding, foaling, and yearling management. Develop and implement work processes to maximise the farm’s results. Coordinate with veterinarians, farriers and other contractors to ensure the wellbeing and optimal development of our bloodstock.
Staff Management – Hire, train, and manage farm personnel while fostering a positive culture.
Financial Management – Monitor and manage the farm’s operational costs.
Client Relations – Build and maintain strong relationships with breeders, owners, and industry professionals and provide excellent customer service to clients.
• Proven management experience of a medium to large-scale stud operation.
• In-depth knowledge of thoroughbred reproduction and horse care.
• A track record of displaying excellent leadership, communication, and the ability to effectively lead and organise a team.
• Exceptional horsemanship skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of farm equipment, facility maintenance and pasture management.
• A genuine passion for thoroughbred care and breeding.
• Competitive salary based on experience, with accommodation, a vehicle, phone, and laptop provided.
• A supportive and professional work environment.
• The opportunity to work with world-class thoroughbreds and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Ongoing professional development and the chance to grow your career with one of the industry’s most respected names.
If you have the right credentials and passion to be an integral part of our business, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability via email. All applications will be kept strictly confidential.
Cambridge Stud is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious thoroughbred breeding operations, renowned for its world-class facilities, outstanding bloodlines, and commitment to excellence. Each year we foal down 250 mares, process over 600 mares to line up for service and prepare approximately 70 yearlings for the major sales in New Zealand and Australia.
With a strong reputation in breeding and raising elite racehorses, we are seeking a highly motivated Resident Veterinarian to join our dedicated team.
As the Resident Veterinarian, you will play a pivotal role in managing the health and reproductive care of our stallions, broodmares, foals, and yearlings. This hands-on position focuses on reproductive work, foal health, and routine assessments, including pre-sale yearling evaluations such as scoping and x-rays. You will work closely with our experienced team to ensure the wellbeing and optimal development of our young stock.
• Provide high-quality veterinary care, including general health assessments, diagnostics, and treatment.
• Manage foaling services, neonatal care, and post-foaling recovery.
• Oversee reproductive care and routine mare and stallion management.
• Maintain detailed medical records for all horses using Ardex.
• Assist with yearling preparation, pre-sale scoping and x-rays.
• Provide emergency care as required and liaise with external veterinarians when needed.
• A qualified veterinarian (BVSc or equivalent) with the ability to practice in New Zealand.
• A minimum of 6 years of veterinary practice experience with expertise in equine reproduction, neonatal care, and pre-sale yearling work.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• A genuine passion for thoroughbred care and breeding.
• Competitive salary based on experience, with accommodation, a vehicle, phone, and laptop provided.
• A supportive and professional work environment.
• The opportunity to work with world-class thoroughbreds and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Ongoing professional development and the chance to grow your career with one of the industry’s most respected names.
If you are passionate about equine veterinary care and want to be part of a leading thoroughbred operation, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability via email.