Track Curator - Manukau, Auckland

Greyhound racing is an exciting career, past-time and interest for many thousands of people across the nation. Greyhound Racing NZ Limited (GRNZ) is the controlling body of the sport in New Zealand, conducting and promoting the sport across the nation. GRNZ’s primary responsibility is to ensure the responsible and ethical management and participation in the sport through the effective enforcement of local and national rules and conducting race day operations. There are four tracks (Auckland, Palmerston North, Cambridge & Wanganui) located in the North Island with two further tracks located in the South Island. (Christchurch & Invercargill)

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to head the track maintenance team at our Auckland Greyhound Racing site which supports racing once per week as well as a trial session on a sand track. Reporting directly to the GRNZ Regional Track Manager, you will assist in the monitoring, management and maintenance of a quality racing surface and associated racing infrastructure at this venue. 

This role will have a major focus on track surface management and preparation, irrigation system maintenance, infrastructure and machinery maintenance as well as managing an effective and cohesive workforce. Taking the lead on overseeing the delivery of the GRNZ diagnostic program will form an important part of this role. Furthermore, the role will provide direct support to the Regional Track Manager and the GRNZ Track Maintenance team as required.

To be successful in this position you will need to have or prepared to obtain:

• A strong work ethic
• A willingness to learn
• Good communication and time management skills as well as the ability to work autonomously as well as a part of a team is essential. 
• The physical capabilities to meet the requirements of the position
• Experience with tractors and specialized machinery 
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Basic computer skills and data entry
• A flexible work approach to perform a wide variety of tasks
• A passion for working outdoors
• Qualifications or previous experience in Racetrack or Turf Management, Horticulture or Agriculture will be well regarded but not essential
• Understanding of the greyhound racing industry and work, health and safety issues applicable to greyhound racing tracks; understanding of animal welfare issues applicable to greyhound racing tracks.
• A clean Police record
• A valid NZ driver’s licence is required

There will be a requirement and expectation for out of normal working hours availability, including regular weekends and special events. 

What We Offer:

You will join a team that is committed and passionate about improved greyhound welfare and dedicated to ensuring the sustainability, integrity and success of racing in New Zealand. Onsite training and mentoring will be provided by qualified and experienced professionals from within the industry. Ongoing training will be provided with the opportunity to further gain and develop skills through travel to other sites around New Zealand and Australia.

We love our dogs and we are looking to attract quality people who will share this mindset with us as we strive to achieve our goals. We offer genuine career pathways within an industry that is as dynamic and fast-paced as the greyhounds it is built upon. Apply now.

A detailed Position Description is available on request.

Submit your cover letter and CV addressing the above criteria by Monday 8 July to [email protected]