HUNTSMAN with The DANNEVIRKE HUNT INC in New Zealand
Maurice Beatson in London
- Type
- Hunt staff
- FT/PT
- Full Time
- Accommodation
- Included
- Pets
- Allowed
- Horse
- Allowed
- Description
- The Dannevirke Hunt in beautiful Southern Hawkes Bay, New Zealand has been operating for 114 years and has a proven record of producing quality Huntsmen. The Dannevirke Hunt has a passionate and strong, friendly membership ranging in age from keen youth members to dedicated older members. Our Hunt country is stunning with wide ranging farm types from flat land to rolling hills and into stronger hill country with big open paddocks. Our properties are very well prepared while also offering the opportunity to hunt over traditional wire fences. The Hunt Kennels are situated on the outskirts of Dannevirke on a 24 acre farm. The kennels and 4 bedroom house provide excellent facilities for a Huntsman to base out of. The Hunt and it’s Committee are supportive of continued property and facility improvement and upgrades. This position offers a great opportunity for a competent rider who is passionate and loves to hunt, and who is keen to develop a career with hounds and horses in the great outdoors of our outstanding hunt countryside, offering the following - Great hunting on a variety of properties with a strong pack of Harrier Hounds The opportunity to develop skills as a Huntsman Support from passionate, enthusiastic and experienced Hunt members A desirable remuneration package which reflects the experience and resources the new Huntsman will bring. The Dannevirke Hunt season runs from late March through to the beginning of July with a total of about 30 hunts. We generally hunt 2 days a week - on one day in the weekend (Saturday or Sunday depending on circumstances) and also on a Wednesday. Exercising of the hounds usually begins in January. The position of Dannevirke Huntsman requires the following attributes - A competent horse person capable of hunting over a range of fences, with a team of horses suited to hunting Dannevirke country. Experience with handling hounds and with an absolute commitment to the care and welfare of the hounds. Honesty, with a strong work ethic. Good people skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team. Physical fitness and ability to carry out the duties required of the position. Ability to tend to the property maintenance as required. A truck driver’s licence (minimum Class 2) and firearms licence OR a willingness to sit them prior to starting. Please send your written expressions of interest to: ohukia@xtra.co.nz CV and include information on your hunting related experience, as well as names and contact details of two referees. All inquiries will be treated in strictest confidence. Expressions of interest close on 30th September 2024 For further inquiries contact Joint Masters: Maurice Beatson - Phone +64 27 4509426 ohukia@xtra.co.nz Oliver Edgecombe - Phone +64 27 2761275 longridge1@yahoo.co.nz
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Maurice Beatson
London
Maurice Beatson Joint Master Dannevirke Hunt, New Zealand
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