AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING - ELLERSLIEHave an interest in turf management, working with machinery, and working outdoors?If so, this rare opening with Auckland Thoroughbred Racing - New Zealand’s premier thoroughbred racing club – could be the one for you. Not only will you get the chance to hone your turf management skills, but you’ll be supported to achieve New Zealand apprenticeship (Sports Turf) – Level 3 and Level 4. As a racecourse groundsman, you will be part of a dynamic team charged with the maintenance of New Zealand’s only Strath Ayr track which is based at Auckland’s Ellerslie Racecourse and hosts some of New Zealand’s most prestigious races, a racetrack and training tracks at Pukekohe Park, plus other tracks located at venues in the greater Auckland region. Reporting to the track manager, this role involves working as a team to ensure the highest level of racecourse surfaces are provided to industry stakeholders. You will: Have an interest in turf management Ideally, have experience working with sand profiles (racetracks, sports fields, or golf courses)Work well within a diverse team Display good time management skills and be a self-starter Be able to demonstrate a positive attitude and behaviours towards working safely Be flexible to work weekends and public holidays (for racedays) when required.
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