In partnership with Paddon Rallysport, we are giving our automotive apprentices the opportunity to join MITO Ambassadors Hayden Paddon and Emma Gilmour on their rally crew for the following events:
- Otago Rally: 12-14 April (Applications now closed)
- South Canterbury Rally: 10-11 May (Applications now closed)
- Southland Rally (Invercargill): 21-22 June (Applications now closed)
- Daybreaker Rally (Palmerston North): 13-14 September (Applications now closed)
- Whangarei Rally: 8-10 November (Applications now closed)
You will spend your time with the whole team, to support Hayden and Emma with technical requirements and get to experience behind-the-scenes of professional motorsport. You will be expected to support the team where needed. This is an opportunity to be a part of a world-competing rally team so be prepared to work!
Flights and any other travel to and from the event, food and accommodation, will be covered by MITO and Paddon Rallysport.
CONDITIONS
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- Applicants must be current MITO apprentices and must have completed at least one year of their automotive apprenticeship
- Applicants must have consent for participation from their employer
- Successful applicants may need to be available from Friday-Sunday depending on which rally they attend
- Successful applicants will need to consent to their image being used for promotional purposes on MITO and Paddon Rallysport's media channels.
Successful applicants will be contacted ahead of the rally to organise their itinerary.
Submit your application below, including a cover letter stating the reason why you should be selected. Good luck!
2024 DAYBREAKER RALLY
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MITO apprentices Scott Angus and Hannah Bashford
Earlier this month, two MITO apprentices, Scott Angus and Hannah Bashford, had the exciting opportunity to join the service crews of MITO Ambassadors and rally drivers, Hayden Paddon and Emma Gilmour, at the Daybreaker Rally.
For one day, they stepped out of their typical workshop environments and into the fast-paced world of rally car servicing, working alongside a professional rally team. Their day was filled with high-pressure situations, learning new skills, and putting their apprenticeship training to the test.
Both apprentices agreed that the experience offered them valuable lessons. For Hannah, the most rewarding part was finishing the day without any issues. “Being able to pack up and move to the next stage without problems—that was great,” she said. Scott appreciated learning how to assess the wear and tear on rally vehicles quickly. “You need to know what to feel for when something’s a bit loose, like a wheel,” he explained.