A horse race
Jockeys ride racehorses at race meetings, trial meetings, jump outs and for track work.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te whakaomaoma hoiho i nga rangi purei hoiho, nga hui whakaomaoma hoiho me nga ara whakamatau i te ahua o te oma o te hoiho.
Entry Requirements
To become a jockey you need to complete an apprenticeship under a trainer, which usually lasts for three or four years and cannot be completed before you are 20 years old.
Pay
Salaries for jockeys vary.
Job Outlook
There is a shortage of jockeys in New Zealand, and demand for jockeys is high.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
