Equine Internships and Work Placements
The equine internships are perfect for horse enthusiasts who have a good level of riding experience and are not 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.
We can look at an Equine Internship for you between October and May each year predominantly, as this is the New Zealand competition season and the time when there is the most happening. We can look at applications outside this time on a case by case basis.
Example Equine Internships & Placements:
- Equine Internship, Matamata - Stud & Position Description
- Equine Internship, Waikato - Stud & Position Description
- Equine Internship, Raglan - Stud & Position Description
The New Zealand Equine or Thoroughbred industry is well developed but small. Many of the studs or farms that you will be placed on have produced national and even international race winning horses. Many studs will be small and often family run. You will be working with a small team including the farm owner and other workers. Most farms compete in local and national eventing or showjumping or hold events themselves.
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.
Included in the New Zealand Equine Programme is:
- UK based 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
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 £650. This is made up of a £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 £350 to secure your position is required.
