Equine Internships and Work Placements - New Zealand

  New Zealand

• Auckland: 
Auckland
• Wellington: 
Wellington
• All Other Areas in New Zealand: 
Nelson,  Rotorua,  Tauranga,  Palmerston North,  Taupo,  Napier
• Hamilton: 
Hamilton

Term: Throughout the year 
Length of Position: between 2 and 6 months
Dates: No application date, available all year round

Description: The New Zealand Equine or Thoroughbred industry is well developed but very small. Many of the studs or farms that you will be placed on have produced national and even international race winning horses. Many of the studs you will be placed on for your equine internship will be small and often family run. You will be working with a small team including the farm owner and other workers.

* Where will I be placed: Up to you...

We can place you into most areas of New Zealand, however the majority of our equine placements are into the North Island in the Waikato area. This area of New Zealand is big for farming and is home to many of New Zealand's top sport horse studs. The weather is warmer, the sun shines longer and the grass grows quicker than in the South Island of New Zealand.

* Will I be paid

You will be paid an allowance on most farms, but to be honest everyone we have placed into New Zealand for a equine internships has said they are not doing it for the money. All equine placements include free board and food while you are working, which means your living costs will be next to nothing. On top of this each stud will pay you an allowance that will be agreed on before you arrive in New Zealand.

* What's included in the Programme: We help you every step of the way

Intern Options is run by New Zealander's so we know New Zealand well and can help you with all of your key decisions from how to find insurance to where in New Zealand to travel to.

More importantly we will help you prepare for your trip to New Zealand properly and you will have a New Zealand point of contact outside of the stud you are placed on if you have any questions or concerns.

When to Apply?
There are no application deadlines and Equine positions are available all year round. We need between 2 and 3 months to find you a great placement on a New Zealand sport horse stud but the longer you can give us the better placement we can find you.

Cost of the Programme?
The total programme cost for our New Zealand Equine Programme is GBP 750. This is made up of a GBP 300 deposit with your application to allow us to start talking to employers on your behalf. Once we have found and negotiated you a placement then a final payment of GBP 450 to secure your position is required.

Highlights: You will be placed on a sport horse farm in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand where you will be able to ride horses, mix with local New Zealanders which will be a great start or finish to your trip around New Zealand.

Qualifications: There are no qualifications needed for the equine internships programme. You will need to be a horse enthusiast who have a good level of riding experience and not be afraid to get stuck in and help out with the tasks and chores that need doing before they think of any riding or fun on horses.

Cost in US$: Priced in UK pounds (GBP 750), approximately USD 1,250

- Support before you depart with:
- New Zealand Visa,
- Help looking at Insurance,
- Help and advice booking flights,
- New Zealand bank account set up before you depart (UK only)

- Equine placement confirmed before you arrive in New Zealand
- Arrival instructions for your arrival in Auckland
- Support during your Equine Internship

Salary / Pay: You will have your board and accommodation paid for while you are working and you will be paid an allowance set after the employer has seen your CV. This allowance is usually around NZD 100 per week.

Experience Required: yes

You will need to have experience riding horses and preferably grown up around horses and/ or owned a horse.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to New Zealand Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2-10

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Intern Options's Mission Statement: Intern Options is a dedicated, specialist advice and placement service for people wanting to do work placements in Australia and New Zealand.

Year Founded: 2007