Rider's Licence | Class A | Jockey

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing

This is an ELECTRONIC APPLICATION. Printing the form and filling it out by hand will make your application ineligible.

The Class A Rider’s Licence is issued to persons who have completed a recognised Jockey Apprenticeship. A Licensed Jockey has no restrictions or limitations as to where they can ride in flat races unless otherwise specified as a condition of the licence or in conditions of specific races. Please refer to the NZTR Licensing Policy for full details. Upon receipt, your application will be reviewed within 10 working days.

Attachments required to complete application.

Colour Photo
Copy of ID (driver licence, passport or birth certificate)
Copy of Medical Fitness Examination (if required)
Copy of Working Visa (if required)
Copy of IELTS score documentation (if required)
Copy of NZ Certificate in Equine Racing - Jockey - Level 4

Following the application, you will be contacted by Proactive Health to undergo a baseline concussion test. This assessment is online for your convenience and is a requirement of the licence being granted. This assessment is online for your convenience and is a requirement of the licence being granted. If you are applying from an international jurisdiction, can you please ask your local racing authority to provide a Steward's Clearance (if required) and a copy of your Judicial Record for the previous 12 months (if required)

PLEASE NOTE: Fields marked with (*) are required.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Gender*

Preferred name for publications*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

SuburbPostcode

Town/City

Bank Account Name*

Bank Account Number*

Phone Number*

Email*

example@example.com

IRD Number*

GST Number

Date of Birth*

If under 15 years of age, you must attach a letter of consent from a parent or guardian below. If under 18 you must provide contact details for your legal guardian.

Today

Date

Days

Age

Riding Weight*

Career Starts*

Career Wins*

Next of Kin Name*

First NameLast Name

Relationship*

Phone Number*

Do you have a betting account with a wagering operator?*

NoYes - Please give details below

Betting Account

Betting OperatorAccount NameAccount Number

The Applicant must:

(a) have completed the NZ Certificate in Equine Racing - Jockey - Level 4 qualification (or other similar accredited racing industry Equine Training qualification through a recognised training authority in an overseas jurisdiction recognised by NZTR); or

(b) receive recognition by NZTR of prior industry learning and experience to satisfy the clause (a) above.

Qualification*

I have completed my NZ Certificate in Equine Racing - Jockey - Level 4 in New ZealandI have completed a Jockey Apprenticeship in an overseas juridstiction

Upload NZ Certificate in Equine Racing - Jockey - Level 4 or other recognised qualification

Have you ever held a licence issued by a racing authority other than NZTR, including Greyhound Racing NZ or Harness Racing NZ or an international racing authority?*

YesNo

Racing jurisdiction where last licensed*

Provide Full Licensing History (licence type, jurisdiction, year)*

Have you ever had a racing licence disqualified, revoked, suspended, withdrawn or refused, or had any conditions imposed on a racing licence, by a racing authority (whether in New Zealand or internationally)?*

YesNo

Provide Details (licence type, year, jurisdiction, offence, penalty, conditions imposed and the circumstances)*

Are you an Owner or a Lessee of any horse registered under the New Zealand Rules of Racing?*

YesNo

Provide details of horses owned or leased*

Have you ever been convicted of any offence under the laws of New Zealand unless covered by the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004, or under the laws of any other country?*

YesNo

Provide details (conviction details)*

Have you ever been investigated by any authority for any offence involving neglect or cruelty to animals or any breach of the Animal Welfare Act?*

YesNo

Provide details (animal welfare)*

Rules of Racing*

I acknowledge that, as the holder of a licence issued by NZTR, the NZTR Rules of Racing and policies, regulations and directives made or issued by NZTR under the Rules of Racing, will apply to me and that I will be bound by them.

Link: Rules, Directives & Policies

I have completed the Rules of Racing test (link below)*

YesNo

Link: Rules of Racing Test | Jockeys

Code of Conduct*

I have read and understood the NZTR Code of Conduct and acknowledge that, as the holder of a licence issued by NZTR, I will be required to comply with the NZTR Code of Conduct (including provisions relating to the use of social media).

Link: Code of Conduct

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)*

I acknowledge that, as a holder of a licence issued by NZTR, I must complete all CPD requirements by the 30th of June of each year to be eligible for the renewal of that Licence.

Link: Continuing Professional Development

NZTR Consent*

I consent to NZTR obtaining any clearances and/or any relevant details from any overseas racing authority in which I was, or am, licensed regarding my licence and judicial history in that jurisdiction (if applicable).

Link: New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Credit Checking and Debt Collection Policy

Credit Check*

I consent to NZTR performing a credit check

New Zealand Police*

I consent to the New Zealand Police disclosing to NZTR any information that they may have in relation to me for the purposes of NZTR's consideration of this application. I understand that any record of criminal convictions I might have will be automatically concealed if I meet the eligibility criteria stipulated in Section 7 of the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004.

NZ SPCA or MPI*

I consent to the NZ SPCA or the Ministry for Primary Industries disclosing to NZTR any information that they may have in relation to me for the purposes of NZTR's consideration of this application.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (the HSW Act) includes the concept of a “person conducting a business or undertaking” (PCBU). This includes all businesses or undertakings regardless of whether a person conducts a business alone or with others, or whether or not it is for profit or gain.

Most Jockeys will be a PCBU under the HSW Act and must ensure they comply with the HSW Act. The HSW Act also contains obligations for workers, which is widely defined. Further details are available on the NZTR website: loveracing.nz/NZTR/Resources/Health-and-Safety.aspx.

By signing this form, I undertake to NZTR that:

I understand that I have obligations under the HSW Act and that it is my responsibility to meet those obligations;
I will carry out my obligations under the HSW Act;
I will cooperate absolutely with any health and safety investigation conducted by the Racing Integrity Board, NZTR or WorkSafe;
I will immediately report any incident that must be reported under the HSW Act or as directed by NZTR to the appropriate authorities;
I will comply with any health and safety policies at any racing or training venue.

I acknowledge that my fitness to hold a licence depends on my compliance with these undertakings and that NZTR may cancel or suspend my licence if I breach them.

I understand the Health & Safety Requirements*

Yes

This information is being collected and will be held, by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), 106-110 Jackson Street, Petone, Wellington. It is being collected for the purpose of processing the application made under this form and for performing NZTR’s functions under the Racing Industry Act 2020 and the Rules of Racing (including relating to licensing and registration, as applicable). You agree that the personal information supplied by you may be retained and used by NZTR and by third parties (if applicable) for these purposes and any directly related purposes. You also agree (unless you tick the box below or notify us otherwise), that NZTR may use this information for direct marketing or providing you with information on events, products and services, and that it may be disclosed by NZTR to, and used by, third parties for these purposes.

NZTR will not use or disclose your personal information in any way, other than that disclosed in this policy or with your prior consent. If you do not provide the requested information, then NZTR may not be able to process your application under this form.

If you do not wish your information to be used by NZTR, or to be disclosed by it to third parties, for the purpose of direct marketing and providing you with information on events, products and services, then please tick the box below. Otherwise, you may at any time opt out of your information being used or disclosed by NZTR in this way by notifying NZTR to that effect by email (office@nztr.co.nz) or by letter to the address set out above.

I understand the Privacy Act requirements*

Yes

Acknowledge below if you do not wish your information to be disclosed by NZTR

I do not agree to my personal information being used by NZTR, or being disclosed by it to third parties for use, for direct marketing or providing me with information on events, products and services

For identification purposes, NZTR requires a copy of your driver licence, passport or birth certificate*

For identification purposes, and in order to supply you with a licence ID, please provide a colour photo of yourself*

The form below is to be completed by a registered medical practitioner and uploaded as part of your application.

Link: Medical Examination Form

Medical Examination Form

I am a New Zealand or Australian Resident*

YesNo - Please upload below a copy of your Visa permitting you to work in New Zealand

I have provided a copy of my VISA with this application

English is my first language*

YesNo

For foreign applicants for whom English is not their first language, an IELTS score of 5.5 or more may be required.

Link: https://www.ielts.org/

If that score is not achieved, NZTR may require that a language development plan be put in place as a condition of your licence, at your cost.

IELTS score documentation*

By signing and submitting this application form to NZTR:

1. I acknowledge that I have read the form and undertake that all of the information that I have provided to NZTR in, or with, it is true and correct in every particular.

2. I acknowledge that NZTR will rely upon the information I have provided in, or with, this application form for the purpose of determining whether I am an appropriate person to receive a Class A Rider’s Licence.

3. I understand that NZTR may take disciplinary action against me in the event that the information I have provided in, or with, this application form is false or misleading in any particular, which disciplinary action may include revocation of any licence issued to me.

4. I acknowledge that the provision of any false, misleading or inaccurate information in, or with, this form may result in me being charged under the Rules of Racing or otherwise.

5. I undertake and confirm that I meet all of the requirements for the issue of a Class A Rider's Licence to me under the Rules of Racing.

6. I acknowledge that, as the holder of a Rider’s Licence issued by NZTR, I will be bound by, and must comply with, all applicable NZTR Rules of Racing and policies, regulations and directives issued under them, and that I must keep myself updated of all changes to the Rules of Racing and policies, regulations and directives that apply to the holders of the relevant Rider’s Licence.

7. I consent, in accordance with Rule 656 of the NZTR Rules of Racing, to providing a sample of one or more of my blood, breath, urine, saliva or sweat, as and when required by a Stipendiary Steward or Investigator, for the purposes of drug and alcohol testing.

8. I undertake that I am not currently subject to any disciplinary action initiated by any other racing authority in New Zealand or overseas and I will immediately inform NZTR should any other racing authority in New Zealand or overseas initiate disciplinary action against me.

9. I acknowledge and agree that if I do not pay any amount owed or payable by me to NZTR within the required time, NZTR may set-off this amount against any money that would otherwise be payable to me through the TROSA system administered by NZTR.

10. I authorise NZTR to pay any amounts payable to me via Electronic Funds Transfer into the bank account nominated by me in this application form. I understand that if my bank account details change, I am required to notify NZTR in writing of the new bank account details and that until I notify NZTR in writing of any such change, NZTR may continue to make deposits into the account nominated in this form.

11. I acknowledge and agree, for GST purposes relating to the supply of services by me (the Supplier) to NZTR (the Recipient), that:
(a) If I am registered for GST purposes, I will notify NZTR in writing if I cease to be registered for GST purposes in the future, and if I am not currently registered for GST purposes, I will notify NZTR in writing if I become registered for GST purposes in the future;
(b) I will not issue tax invoices in relation to any prizemoney (supplies) that NZTR may have to pay me;
(c) NZTR (as Recipient) can issue tax invoices in respect of prizemoney (supplies) that it has to pay me;
(d) I (as Supplier) will not issue tax invoices in respect of any such supplies;
(e) NZTR is registered for GST purposes and that it will notify me in writing if it ceases to be GST registered or it is otherwise unable to prepare Buyer Created Tax Invoices (BCTI) on my behalf;
(f) NZTR can only issue a BCTI on my behalf if it complies with the requirements established under legislation.

12. I authorise NZTR to disclose information provided by me in this application form to:
(a) All racing authorities in New Zealand and overseas;
(b) The persons specified in this application form;
(c) Government Departments and regulatory authorities;
(d) Persons currently unknown, for the purpose of complying with statutory obligations requiring NZTR to disclose information.

12. I consent to NZTR contacting all Authorised Wagering Operators in New Zealand and overseas for the purpose of determining whether I am betting in contravention to the Rules of Racing. I also consent to those third parties disclosing information to NZTR about any betting I engage in with them.

13.I consent to NZTR contacting other racing authorities in New Zealand and overseas and I consent to those bodies disclosing any information that may be requested at any time by NZTR.

14. I consent to the New Zealand Police disclosing to NZTR any information that they may have regarding me for the purposes of NZTR's consideration of this application. I understand that any record of criminal convictions I might have will be automatically concealed if I meet the eligibility criteria stipulated in Section 7 of the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004.

Applicant Signature*

Witness Signature*

Witness Name*

First NameLast Name

I wish to be a member of the NZJA (Only financial members of NZJA will qualify to receive the Rider Engagement Fee and the Minimum Ride Allowance).*

YesNo

Applications are reviewed by Racing Integrity Board Stewards and then considered by the NZTR Licensing Panel which, based on the information supplied, may:

Approve the licence application (including, where considered appropriate, on conditions);
Defer an application until further information is supplied;
Refer an application to the NZTR Racing & Integrity Committee;
Decline the application;
Request additional information or clarification from the applicant regarding the application; or
Approve the application.

The Applicant may be required to undertake a riding assessment to the satisfaction of a Panel appointed by NZTR prior to being issued a licence.

You will be notified of the outcome of your application by the NZTR Licensing Panel by email. If your application is approved, NZTR will send you a notification outlining the terms and conditions of your licence.

What if my application is declined?

You will receive a full refund. You can appeal to the NZTR Racing & Integrity Committee within 28 days of when you were notified that your application has been declined.

email: licensing@nztr.co.nz

I would like to pay by*

Debit/Credit CardBank Deposit

Please proceed with making payment to the specified bank account, including your name and license type details as indicated in the format below. Once you submit the application, a copy will be emailed to you for your records.

Bank Account Name: New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Inc

Bank Account Number: 01-0517-0063944-00

Reference: Last Name, First Initial, Class A Jockey

You can complete your application by proceeding with payment. Please use the button below to access the payment page. Additionally, you will receive a copy of the application via email.

CONTACT US

If you have any queries relating to this application, please contact NZTR Licensing at:

tel: +64 4 576 6279

email: licensing@nztr.co.nz