Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) is on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced medical professional to lead and advise on all things related to equestrian athlete health and welfare.

This voluntary leadership opportunity puts you at the forefront of clean sport advocacy and athlete care—shaping national standards while staying connected to the heart of our vibrant equestrian community.

 

🔍 Role Overview

As Chief Medical Advisor, you will:

  • Provide medical guidance to the ESNZ Technical Committee on injury prevention, sports medicine, and rider welfare
  • Support the ESNZ Athlete Clean Sport Programme, interpreting WADA/Sport Integrity Commission guidelines
  • Advise officials and event organisers on medical and anti-doping protocols
  • Assist with coordination of medical care and doping control at ESNZ Championships
  • Contribute to educational initiatives (e.g., concussion awareness, injury prevention)
  • Track rider injury and safety trends within NZ equestrian sport
  • Advocate for best practices in athlete health and wellbeing
  • Participate in Technical Committee meetings (twice annually)
 

✅ Selection Criteria

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

  • Medical qualifications (ideally with a sports medicine background)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex medical ideas clearly
  • A good grasp of anti-doping regulations (prior experience preferred but not essential)
  • Timely availability for phone/email consultation
  • A collaborative and solutions-focused approach
  • Previous equestrian experience (a bonus but not a must)
  • A strong belief in ethical sport and rider welfare
 

⏳ Time Commitment & Remuneration

  • Approx. 1–2 hours per week, depending on season and need
  • Honorary position, with specific remuneration open for discussion
  • Flexible, consultative role with the option to delegate tasks to qualified substitutes
 

📩 How to Apply

Send your expression of interest to: 📧 [email protected] by 5pm Monday 14 July 2025.

We’ll follow up with shortlisted candidates to discuss the scope, expectations, and support available. Join us in promoting excellence, integrity, and wellbeing across New Zealand equestrian sport.

Full Job Description can be found here