The Racing Integrity Board (RIB) plays a vital role in safeguarding fairness and public confidence in New Zealand’s racing industry and we’re offering a unique opportunity to begin your career in racing integrity through our trainee steward positions.

Stipendiary Stewards are at the heart of racing integrity — overseeing race days and ensuring every race is run safely, fairly and in line with the Rules of Racing. It’s a dynamic, hands-on role where every day brings something different. The position covers responsibilities across both thoroughbred and harness racing, with a particular focus on one code based on preference and experience.

What you’ll do

• Be an active member of the stewarding team at race meetings across the region.
• Review and analyse races to ensure they are conducted fairly and in compliance with the Rules of Racing.
• Support wagering integrity processes through collaboration with betting analysts, including the assessment of race form and the analysis of race performance.
• Conduct inquiries and support decision-making where rules are breached or concerns arise.
• Engage with trainers, riders and officials to ensure racing is conducted safely and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Complete a range of non-race day work including stable, venue and track inspections and oversee trials, workouts and jump-outs.
• Undertake routine welfare checks, working alongside veterinarians and trainers to help ensure high standards of animal welfare are maintained.
• Assist with the delivery of our prohibited substance management program, including supporting the sampling process and assisting investigations as required.

Who You Are

• You’re confident, fair-minded and able to make good decisions under pressure.
• You value integrity, animal welfare and fair competition.
• You have an interest in racing and ideally an interest in horse husbandry and/or wagering.
• You’re keen to learn and build your skills as you grow in the role.
• You work well in a team and communicate clearly with a wide range of people.
• You stay calm in challenging situations and can manage conflict professionally.
• You’re analytical, curious and able to interpret information objectively.
• You’re adaptable and comfortable working varied hours when required.

You’ll benefit from full training and close mentoring from experienced Stewards, helping you build the capabilities needed for a successful career in racing integrity.

 Location

The role will be based in the Waikato / Auckland region.

This is a permanent fulltime role (40 hours per week). You will work to a roster, which will include evenings and weekends, based on when races are scheduled.

Who we are

The Racing Integrity Board (RIB) is a statutory body established under section 42 of the Racing Industry Act 2020, with a clear mandate to uphold integrity, animal welfare and professionalism across New Zealand’s racing industry. Our purpose — safe racing, fair racing and public confidence — guides our work across an industry that generates nearly 14,000 full-time equivalent jobs and contributes about $1.9 billion to New Zealand’s GDP annually.

Why Join Us

This is your opportunity to be part of the team that protects one of New Zealand’s most iconic and widely-supported sports — a sport deeply embedded in our culture.

You’ll gain unique insight into racing operations and develop specialist skills that place you at the heart of racing. As a Stipendiary Steward, you’ll build strong capabilities in regulation, analysis and decision-making while playing a direct role in maintaining the integrity and reputation of New Zealand racing.

This role offers far more than day-to-day duties — it’s a career grounded in purpose, continuous learning and challenge. The RIB provides a clear pathway for progression, ongoing development and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the sport and its participants.

You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to ensuring New Zealand racing is conducted safely, fairly, and with integrity.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’re interested in a career as a Stipendiary Steward to [email protected].

Click here for a copy of the Position Description.

The Racing Integrity Board (RIB) plays a critical role in protecting fairness, safety and public confidence across New Zealand’s racing industry. We’re looking for an experienced investigator who cares about integrity, animal welfare and professionalism — and wants to make a real impact in racing.

Senior Investigators lead complex, often high-profile investigations into potential breaches of the rules of racing. This role suits someone with strong investigative skills, sound judgement and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including law enforcement, analytical laboratories and industry participants.

What you’ll do

• Lead investigations into alleged breaches of the rules of racing, including matters relating to drug positives, wagering integrity, animal welfare concerns and misconduct.
• Develop robust, risk-based investigation plans and ensure risks are identified and managed.
• Interview participants, witnesses and other stakeholders to gather reliable information.
• Prepare and present cases for disciplinary hearings, including evidence, legal documents and witness coordination.
• Manage human prohibited substance testing operations, including liaison with accredited laboratories and ensuring the integrity of testing processes.
• Investigate animal welfare concerns and coordinate timely, effective responses with the responsible agencies.
• Produce high quality and comprehensive investigative reports for internal and external audiences.
• Work collaboratively with industry bodies, trainers, owners, veterinarians and enforcement agencies.

Who You Are

• An experienced investigator (4+ years), ideally with a background in law enforcement or regulatory environments. Racing experience is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Skilled at analysing information, planning investigations and making sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Confident in interviews, report writing, presenting cases and managing sensitive information.
• Calm under pressure, able to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
• A strong communicator who builds constructive relationships and handles conflict professionally.
• Someone who values integrity, fairness and animal welfare, and is motivated by high standards.

Location

The role can be based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch. Other locations can be discussed for the right candidate.

This is a permanent fulltime role (40 hours per week). Travel and working flexibility will be required to manage investigations and prohibited substance testing across racing regions.

Who we are

The Racing Integrity Board (RIB) is a statutory body established under section 42 of the Racing Industry Act 2020, with a clear mandate to uphold integrity, animal welfare and professionalism across New Zealand’s racing industry. Our purpose — safe racing, fair racing and public confidence — guides our work across an industry that generates nearly 14,000 full-time equivalent jobs and contributes about $1.9 billion to New Zealand’s GDP annually.

Why Join Us

This is a chance to apply your investigative expertise in a specialist regulatory environment where your work genuinely matters.

You will:

• Lead meaningful investigations that protect the integrity and reputation of New Zealand racing.
• Work with skilled specialists across stewarding, veterinary services, legal, and compliance fields.
• Build deep industry knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement in regulatory practice.
• Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to fairness, safety, animal welfare and professionalism.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’re interested to [email protected]. Applications close midnight on Sunday 7 December.

Click here for a copy of the Position Description.