NZTR mandates the suitability of training horses for track work, requiring endorsement from Trainer and licensed Rider.
 

Granted to those who have completed a Jockey Apprenticeship (or an international equivalent), allowing participation in flat races unless otherwise specified.

Granted to aspiring jockeys progressing through NZTR’s Apprentice Jockey programme toward qualification.

Granted to persons who aspire to become jockeys and who have been assessed as competent to ride Thoroughbreds in trackwork, for the purpose of enabling NZTR to assess whether the person is suitable to become an apprentice jockey. 

Granted to those proficient in riding thoroughbreds in amateur races. This licence also provides an entry into an NZTR-supported development pathway for riders aiming to become a Class D Jumps Jockey.

Granted to those competent in riding Thoroughbreds in amateur races.

A Visiting Rider’s Licence is granted to those with an equivalent license from another racing authority, for temporary racing.

Application for Jockeys and Trackwork Riders to the General Trust Fund for a subsidy to replace a helmet or vest damaged in an accident and confiscated by RIB Stewards.

Application for an Apprentice Jockey to transfer from one Trainer to another Trainer.

Application for an Apprentice Jockey to go on loan to another trainer, either domestically or internationally.

An apprentice Jockey Fund request application is for an apprentice Jockey to draw down on their funds for a purpose specified under the Apprentice Policy.

A declaration for Jockeys for any betting account held with a bookmaker, totaliser or betting exchange, whether located in or outside New Zealand.

Link to all applications for grants from the General Trust Fund, including First Week Payment (General Trust Fund Grant Application), Financial Hardship Application, and Helmet/Vest Replacement Subsidy.

Medical examination form for all Jockeys, which must be completed prior to application, and then every two years.

Raceday on course Brain Injury assessment form.

Raceday on course Injury or illness assessment form.

To be completed by a registered medical practitioner who has examined a pregnant rider seeking their advice in relation to their intention to race or participate in track work during a pregnancy, and who has read the NZTR Pregnancy Guidelines. 

Required to be completed by all riders intending to race or participate in track work during a pregnancy.

You can apply for a physical licence card to complement your Digital ID.

For any current licence holder wishing to update their photo, email, phone number, and address.

Enrolment Form - Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board, trading as Primary ITO. This Training Agreement is a formal agreement between the Employee (Learner), the Employer, and Primary ITO.

Enrolment form - NZ Equine Education Trust (NZEET) is NZ Thoroughbred Racing’s (NZTR) Private Training Establishment (PTE) and is the mechanism which NZTR delivers industry training.

Licensing Fee changes effective 1 February 2024

For more information and a breakdown of each of the steps in the licensing process, download the relevant spreadsheet below.

For more information and a breakdown of each of the steps in the Probationer Licensing Process, download the PDF below.

Three way agreement between the Probationer, the employer and NZTR to enter a Probationary period.

Digital ID & Licence ID Cards allow licence holders and accredited persons access to racecourses and training facilities to perform their obligations.