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Kia Ora Stud | Finance Manager – Kia Ora Stud,
Hunter, NSW
Date posted:
10/09/26
Job Type:
full-time
Categories:
Breeding, Finance & Accounts
About Us
Spread over 1140 hectares and situated just 15 minutes from Scone and 1 hour 45 minutes from Newcastle in NSW’s Hunter Valley region, Kia Ora Stud is one of Australia’s most successful and progressive thoroughbred operations.
An exciting opportunity to join the team in a full-time financial leadership role has become available.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with the Directors and Breeding and Farm Operations teams, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the overall financial leadership of the organisation.
This is far more than a traditional finance role. You’ll influence business strategy, drive commercial performance, oversee significant bloodstock investment and manage organisational risk. You will ensure proper governance across the Stud and its investments. You will manage Workplace Health and Safety, Recruitment, IT Contractors, legal matters and provide input to the marketing team.
Leading a small finance and admin team, you’ll maintain a culture of accountability and collaboration while ensuring the execution of the overall business strategy and performance of its investments.
You will enhance the reporting processes, performance improvement initiatives and cashflow, identifying opportunities to save costs across all operations and better manage risk and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management: Manage Kia Ora’s financial operations, including leading the annual budgeting approach and mid range cashflow forecasting in conjunction with the General Manager. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organisation’s short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, appropriate accounting principles and standards. Monitor, approve and report the use of all funds as required within the approved budget parameters.
- Strategic Planning: Provide input into the business plan and implement and adjust the financial strategy as necessary. This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, and capital and bloodstock investment strategies identifying opportunities to improve value, save costs and improve the combined financial performance of Kia Ora and its investments. Regularly communicate with the directors and key stakeholders around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery.
- Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly management reports and annual financial statements including managing the external audit. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data including sale and purchasing decisions and updates to the Directors and other key stakeholders.
- Compliance: Ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance across all operations including but not limited to: financial functions, work place health and safety, Stud Book and Department of Primary Industries. This includes planning and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Team Management: Develop and direct the accounting and administration teams across HR, IT, stud book and marketing to ensure collaboration across operations and ensure these parts of the operations support the evolving requirements of the strategy, operational delivery and data needs. Liaise with our legal advisors and accountants as required. Participate in key decisions as a member of the Senior management team. Provide guidance on attracting and developing key team members and develop a culture that makes Kia Ora an attractive place to work. Evaluate and oversee all employee negotiations.
What We’re Looking For in You
- A finance executive who has strong commercial judgement and excellent decision making.
- You enjoy working with the decision makers, influencing their business decisions and building trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation. You can dive into the detail when required, respond promptly to board and shareholder queries and present at Board level.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Financial leadership experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Executive or you can demonstrate the ability to step up into this type of role.
CPA or CA qualification (essential).
- Demonstrated experience managing budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial reporting.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership and Boards.
- Experience managing financial and legal risk, governance and compliance.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capability.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the flexibility for interstate travel and extended hours as required.
- Experience within bloodstock, racing, livestock or similar industries will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
Work Hours & Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Participate in the annual performance bonus scheme upon qualification
- Agistment of leisure horses
- Onsite accommodation, if required
Work on site full time.
Normal Hours of Work: 8.30am to 5.00pm. Hours will change depending on work requirements recognising the nature of the business and its operations.
You must have an existing right to work in Australia to be eligible to work in this role.
Apply now with a brief covering letter and your CV to guy@kiaoraestates.com.au show more
- Financial Management: Manage Kia Ora’s financial operations, including leading the annual budgeting approach and mid range cashflow forecasting in conjunction with the General Manager. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organisation’s short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, appropriate accounting principles and standards. Monitor, approve and report the use of all funds as required within the approved budget parameters.
- Strategic Planning: Provide input into the business plan and implement and adjust the financial strategy as necessary. This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, and capital and bloodstock investment strategies identifying opportunities to improve value, save costs and improve the combined financial performance of Kia Ora and its investments. Regularly communicate with the directors and key stakeholders around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery.
- Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly management reports and annual financial statements including managing the external audit. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data including sale and purchasing decisions and updates to the Directors and other key stakeholders.
- Compliance: Ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance across all operations including but not limited to: financial functions, work place health and safety, Stud Book and Department of Primary Industries. This includes planning and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Team Management: Develop and direct the accounting and administration teams across HR, IT, stud book and marketing to ensure collaboration across operations and ensure these parts of the operations support the evolving requirements of the strategy, operational delivery and data needs. Liaise with our legal advisors and accountants as required. Participate in key decisions as a member of the Senior management team. Provide guidance on attracting and developing key team members and develop a culture that makes Kia Ora an attractive place to work. Evaluate and oversee all employee negotiations.
What We’re Looking For in You
- A finance executive who has strong commercial judgement and excellent decision making.
- You enjoy working with the decision makers, influencing their business decisions and building trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation. You can dive into the detail when required, respond promptly to board and shareholder queries and present at Board level.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Financial leadership experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Executive or you can demonstrate the ability to step up into this type of role.
CPA or CA qualification (essential).
- Demonstrated experience managing budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial reporting.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership and Boards.
- Experience managing financial and legal risk, governance and compliance.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capability.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the flexibility for interstate travel and extended hours as required.
- Experience within bloodstock, racing, livestock or similar industries will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
Work Hours & Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Participate in the annual performance bonus scheme upon qualification
- Agistment of leisure horses
- Onsite accommodation, if required
Work on site full time.
Normal Hours of Work: 8.30am to 5.00pm. Hours will change depending on work requirements recognising the nature of the business and its operations.
You must have an existing right to work in Australia to be eligible to work in this role.
Apply now with a brief covering letter and your CV to guy@kiaoraestates.com.au show more
About Us
Spread over 1140 hectares and situated just 15 minutes from Scone and 1 hour 45 minutes from Newcastle in NSW’s Hunter Valley region, Kia Ora Stud is one of Australia’s most successful and progressive thoroughbred operations.
An exciting opportunity to join the team in a full-time financial leadership role has become available.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with the Directors and Breeding and Farm Operations teams, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the overall financial leadership of the organisation.
This is far more than a traditional finance role. You’ll influence business strategy, drive commercial performance, oversee significant bloodstock investment and manage organisational risk. You will ensure proper governance across the Stud and its investments. You will manage Workplace Health and Safety, Recruitment, IT Contractors, legal matters and provide input to the marketing team.
Leading a small finance and admin team, you’ll maintain a culture of accountability and collaboration while ensuring the execution of the overall business strategy and performance of its investments.
You will enhance the reporting processes, performance improvement initiatives and cashflow, identifying opportunities to save costs across all operations and better manage risk and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management: Manage Kia Ora’s financial operations, including leading the annual budgeting approach and mid range cashflow forecasting in conjunction with the General Manager. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organisation’s short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, appropriate accounting principles and standards. Monitor, approve and report the use of all funds as required within the approved budget parameters.
- Strategic Planning: Provide input into the business plan and implement and adjust the financial strategy as necessary. This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, and capital and bloodstock investment strategies identifying opportunities to improve value, save costs and improve the combined financial performance of Kia Ora and its investments. Regularly communicate with the directors and key stakeholders around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery.
- Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly management reports and annual financial statements including managing the external audit. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data including sale and purchasing decisions and updates to the Directors and other key stakeholders.
- Compliance: Ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance across all operations including but not limited to: financial functions, work place health and safety, Stud Book and Department of Primary Industries. This includes planning and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Team Management: Develop and direct the accounting and administration teams across HR, IT, stud book and marketing to ensure collaboration across operations and ensure these parts of the operations support the evolving requirements of the strategy, operational delivery and data needs. Liaise with our legal advisors and accountants as required. Participate in key decisions as a member of the Senior management team. Provide guidance on attracting and developing key team members and develop a culture that makes Kia Ora an attractive place to work. Evaluate and oversee all employee negotiations.
What We’re Looking For in You
- A finance executive who has strong commercial judgement and excellent decision making.
- You enjoy working with the decision makers, influencing their business decisions and building trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation. You can dive into the detail when required, respond promptly to board and shareholder queries and present at Board level.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Financial leadership experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Executive or you can demonstrate the ability to step up into this type of role.
CPA or CA qualification (essential).
- Demonstrated experience managing budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial reporting.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership and Boards.
- Experience managing financial and legal risk, governance and compliance.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capability.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the flexibility for interstate travel and extended hours as required.
- Experience within bloodstock, racing, livestock or similar industries will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
Work Hours & Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Participate in the annual performance bonus scheme upon qualification
- Agistment of leisure horses
- Onsite accommodation, if required
Work on site full time.
Normal Hours of Work: 8.30am to 5.00pm. Hours will change depending on work requirements recognising the nature of the business and its operations.
You must have an existing right to work in Australia to be eligible to work in this role.
Apply now with a brief covering letter and your CV to guy@kiaoraestates.com.au show less
- Financial Management: Manage Kia Ora’s financial operations, including leading the annual budgeting approach and mid range cashflow forecasting in conjunction with the General Manager. Ensure that the financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet the organisation’s short and long-term business objectives and are conducted in accordance with regulations, appropriate accounting principles and standards. Monitor, approve and report the use of all funds as required within the approved budget parameters.
- Strategic Planning: Provide input into the business plan and implement and adjust the financial strategy as necessary. This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, and capital and bloodstock investment strategies identifying opportunities to improve value, save costs and improve the combined financial performance of Kia Ora and its investments. Regularly communicate with the directors and key stakeholders around issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery.
- Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly management reports and annual financial statements including managing the external audit. Ensure the timely reporting of key financial data including sale and purchasing decisions and updates to the Directors and other key stakeholders.
- Compliance: Ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance across all operations including but not limited to: financial functions, work place health and safety, Stud Book and Department of Primary Industries. This includes planning and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Team Management: Develop and direct the accounting and administration teams across HR, IT, stud book and marketing to ensure collaboration across operations and ensure these parts of the operations support the evolving requirements of the strategy, operational delivery and data needs. Liaise with our legal advisors and accountants as required. Participate in key decisions as a member of the Senior management team. Provide guidance on attracting and developing key team members and develop a culture that makes Kia Ora an attractive place to work. Evaluate and oversee all employee negotiations.
What We’re Looking For in You
- A finance executive who has strong commercial judgement and excellent decision making.
- You enjoy working with the decision makers, influencing their business decisions and building trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation. You can dive into the detail when required, respond promptly to board and shareholder queries and present at Board level.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Financial leadership experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Executive or you can demonstrate the ability to step up into this type of role.
CPA or CA qualification (essential).
- Demonstrated experience managing budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial reporting.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership and Boards.
- Experience managing financial and legal risk, governance and compliance.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capability.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the flexibility for interstate travel and extended hours as required.
- Experience within bloodstock, racing, livestock or similar industries will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
Work Hours & Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Participate in the annual performance bonus scheme upon qualification
- Agistment of leisure horses
- Onsite accommodation, if required
Work on site full time.
Normal Hours of Work: 8.30am to 5.00pm. Hours will change depending on work requirements recognising the nature of the business and its operations.
You must have an existing right to work in Australia to be eligible to work in this role.
Apply now with a brief covering letter and your CV to guy@kiaoraestates.com.au show less
Cressfield | Farm Hand,
Hunter, NSW
Date posted:
19/08/26
Job Type:
full-time
Categories:
Breeding, Farm Hands
A position has become available for a full- time farm hand to join the Cressfield farming team.
Set on 2200 hectares, 10 mins north of Scone, Cressfield is a Thoroughbred breeding enterprise incorporating lucerne hay and beef cattle enterprises managed under regenerative agriculture principles.
Reporting to the Farming manager the role will include:
• Irrigation and stock water system operation and maintenance
• Farm Machinery operation and maintenance
• Lucerne hay and silage making across 50 hectares
• Fencing and general farm maintenance
• Cattle husbandry for 250 Angus breeders
The successful applicant will have a passion for agriculture, a willingness to learn and show attention to detail. Being able to work individually as well as part of a small established team is crucial. Some farming experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
Renumeration offered will reflect age and experience.
Please send all applications to
evan@cressfield.com.au
show more
A position has become available for a full- time farm hand to join the Cressfield farming team.
Set on 2200 hectares, 10 mins north of Scone, Cressfield is a Thoroughbred breeding enterprise incorporating lucerne hay and beef cattle enterprises managed under regenerative agriculture principles.
Reporting to the Farming manager the role will include:
• Irrigation and stock water system operation and maintenance
• Farm Machinery operation and maintenance
• Lucerne hay and silage making across 50 hectares
• Fencing and general farm maintenance
• Cattle husbandry for 250 Angus breeders
The successful applicant will have a passion for agriculture, a willingness to learn and show attention to detail. Being able to work individually as well as part of a small established team is crucial. Some farming experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
Renumeration offered will reflect age and experience.
Please send all applications to
evan@cressfield.com.au
show less
Widden Stud Australia | Horse Trainer,
Hunter, NSW
Date posted:
01/09/26
Job Type:
full-time
Salary:
$75,000-$85,000
Categories:
Breeding, Stud Hand
Widden Stud Australia located in the Hunter Valley, NSW and also in Riddells Creek, Victoria currently accepting applicants full-time for the role of Horse Trainer/Breeding and Horse Trainer/Yearlings.
The roles are full time, and the successful applicant will work with either stallions, broodmares, foals, young stock and/or yearlings. We are looking for a motivated, determined & experienced individual who has professional horse stud experience.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of industry best practice, with either international experience or a thorough understanding of the global trends of the thoroughbred industry.
The salary will be above award – in the range of $75,000 to $85,000 per annum depending upon the skill set and level of responsibility. Accommodation maybe offered on the farm.
To apply, please forward your resume, qualifications & at least 2 written references to: info@widden.com
Australian residents and citizens as well overseas applicants with a visa are invited to apply. Consideration may be given to highly skilled applicants without a visa if no other suitable person applies.
Breeding Duties will include:
o Training broodmares and young stock
o Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
o Early education of young stock
o Foaling, including pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
o Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals
o Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
o Taking a leadership role and supervision of junior staff
Yearling Duties will include:
o Training and preparing horses for major sales
o Educating horses to be groomed and accept bridle, head collar, rug etc.
o Teaching horses to walk, stand and parade correctly
o Parade and caring for horses at sales
o Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
o Re-educating horses to resolve problems such as biting and kicking All applicants must have a minimum of 3-years full time professional experience in the role or a relevant qualification and at least 2 years full time professional experience in the role.
In addition, the following will be required:
· Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred breeding
· Proven ability to train and educate young horses
· Proven as reliable workers, with excellent horsemanship skills
· Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment show more
o Training broodmares and young stock
o Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
o Early education of young stock
o Foaling, including pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
o Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals
o Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
o Taking a leadership role and supervision of junior staff
Yearling Duties will include:
o Training and preparing horses for major sales
o Educating horses to be groomed and accept bridle, head collar, rug etc.
o Teaching horses to walk, stand and parade correctly
o Parade and caring for horses at sales
o Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
o Re-educating horses to resolve problems such as biting and kicking All applicants must have a minimum of 3-years full time professional experience in the role or a relevant qualification and at least 2 years full time professional experience in the role.
In addition, the following will be required:
· Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred breeding
· Proven ability to train and educate young horses
· Proven as reliable workers, with excellent horsemanship skills
· Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment show more
Widden Stud Australia located in the Hunter Valley, NSW and also in Riddells Creek, Victoria currently accepting applicants full-time for the role of Horse Trainer/Breeding and Horse Trainer/Yearlings.
The roles are full time, and the successful applicant will work with either stallions, broodmares, foals, young stock and/or yearlings. We are looking for a motivated, determined & experienced individual who has professional horse stud experience.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of industry best practice, with either international experience or a thorough understanding of the global trends of the thoroughbred industry.
The salary will be above award – in the range of $75,000 to $85,000 per annum depending upon the skill set and level of responsibility. Accommodation maybe offered on the farm.
To apply, please forward your resume, qualifications & at least 2 written references to: info@widden.com
Australian residents and citizens as well overseas applicants with a visa are invited to apply. Consideration may be given to highly skilled applicants without a visa if no other suitable person applies.
Breeding Duties will include:
o Training broodmares and young stock
o Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
o Early education of young stock
o Foaling, including pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
o Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals
o Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
o Taking a leadership role and supervision of junior staff
Yearling Duties will include:
o Training and preparing horses for major sales
o Educating horses to be groomed and accept bridle, head collar, rug etc.
o Teaching horses to walk, stand and parade correctly
o Parade and caring for horses at sales
o Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
o Re-educating horses to resolve problems such as biting and kicking All applicants must have a minimum of 3-years full time professional experience in the role or a relevant qualification and at least 2 years full time professional experience in the role.
In addition, the following will be required:
· Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred breeding
· Proven ability to train and educate young horses
· Proven as reliable workers, with excellent horsemanship skills
· Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment show less
o Training broodmares and young stock
o Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
o Early education of young stock
o Foaling, including pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
o Assisting Veterinarians with ultrasound/reproduction examination including assisting in birthing foals and administering medical treatment to foals
o Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
o Taking a leadership role and supervision of junior staff
Yearling Duties will include:
o Training and preparing horses for major sales
o Educating horses to be groomed and accept bridle, head collar, rug etc.
o Teaching horses to walk, stand and parade correctly
o Parade and caring for horses at sales
o Overseeing daily care and supervision of horses
o Re-educating horses to resolve problems such as biting and kicking All applicants must have a minimum of 3-years full time professional experience in the role or a relevant qualification and at least 2 years full time professional experience in the role.
In addition, the following will be required:
· Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred breeding
· Proven ability to train and educate young horses
· Proven as reliable workers, with excellent horsemanship skills
· Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment show less
Cressfield | Stud Hand,
Hunter, NSW
Date posted:
03/09/26
Job Type:
full-time
Categories:
Breeding, Stud Hand
Cressfield is seeking an experienced horse person, preferably with Stud experience, for the 2026 Breeding season. There is the potential for the position to continue into the Yearling sales prep season.
Responsibilities and daily tasks will include;
* Recognising the signs of, and assisting with foaling
* Handling foals
* Assisting with restraining mares and foals for routine reproductive vet work
* Providing medications, Oral, IM and IV.
* Feeding, mucking out and general husbandry
* Assisting routine farrier work with mares and foals
* Keeping accurate records
The applicant will need to be a confident horse person, be fluent in English, punctual, reliable and be able to exhibit a quiet compassionate nature for the horses in their care.
Preference will be given to someone with prior stud experience.
Wages are above award and will reflect the applicants experience. show more
* Recognising the signs of, and assisting with foaling
* Handling foals
* Assisting with restraining mares and foals for routine reproductive vet work
* Providing medications, Oral, IM and IV.
* Feeding, mucking out and general husbandry
* Assisting routine farrier work with mares and foals
* Keeping accurate records
The applicant will need to be a confident horse person, be fluent in English, punctual, reliable and be able to exhibit a quiet compassionate nature for the horses in their care.
Preference will be given to someone with prior stud experience.
Wages are above award and will reflect the applicants experience. show more
Cressfield is seeking an experienced horse person, preferably with Stud experience, for the 2026 Breeding season. There is the potential for the position to continue into the Yearling sales prep season.
Responsibilities and daily tasks will include;
* Recognising the signs of, and assisting with foaling
* Handling foals
* Assisting with restraining mares and foals for routine reproductive vet work
* Providing medications, Oral, IM and IV.
* Feeding, mucking out and general husbandry
* Assisting routine farrier work with mares and foals
* Keeping accurate records
The applicant will need to be a confident horse person, be fluent in English, punctual, reliable and be able to exhibit a quiet compassionate nature for the horses in their care.
Preference will be given to someone with prior stud experience.
Wages are above award and will reflect the applicants experience. show less
* Recognising the signs of, and assisting with foaling
* Handling foals
* Assisting with restraining mares and foals for routine reproductive vet work
* Providing medications, Oral, IM and IV.
* Feeding, mucking out and general husbandry
* Assisting routine farrier work with mares and foals
* Keeping accurate records
The applicant will need to be a confident horse person, be fluent in English, punctual, reliable and be able to exhibit a quiet compassionate nature for the horses in their care.
Preference will be given to someone with prior stud experience.
Wages are above award and will reflect the applicants experience. show less
