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- Admin
- Harvest
- Sales/Marketing/Retail/Distributor
- Unspecific/ Combination
- Vineyard and/or Winery
- Vineyard/Viticulture
- Vintage/Harvest work wanted
- Winemaking/Cellar/Lab/Production
New Listings (within the last month or two) - older listings below..
Sales / Distribution / Inventory Control
Wellington based with 14 years wine trade experience and proven abilities in retail and trade sales, stock purchasing, inventory control and logistics.Have great insight across the wine market from production to distribution and sales, and intimate knowledge of the Wellington on / off premise hospitality trade. Passionate about wine, honest and reliable and possess a positive pragmatic can-do attitude to managing customer accounts.
Highly motivated and versatile self starter with a strong work ethic and organisation skills.
Will be available from the second half of September, and whilst I would prefer Wellington based positions, I am willing to consider Wairarapa winery roles.
Paul Terpstra : Email: from instructions at top of page, Phone: Home: 04 934 7225 ; Mobile: 027 343 5023
Assistant Winemaker and/or Harvest Internship for Harvest 2011
Have 6 years experience in the Industry to include cellar, enology, harvest, vineyard, hospitality, and wine sales work. Degree in Oenology from California Polytechnic State University to be received in December 2010. Served for 8 years in the United States Navy--honorably discharged. Very passionate about wine. Seeking to further my experience making cooler climate varietals such as Pinot Noir. In both the Paso Robles and Sonoma area of California, I have completed 3 harvests. Prefer a permanent Assistant Winemaking position, but also open to a season of Harvest work.
Cynthia Nixon ; Phone - 1 - 805 - 423 - 4182 (USA) ; Email as per instructions at top of page.
Vineyard Staff Member
Experienced Reliable Honest Team Member, Marlborough. 13 years experience, including Canopy Management, Supervision, Tractor Operations, Organic viticulture. Now Looking for work due to redundancy from re-structuring. All opportunities considered, willing to re-train. Last employer 3 years. Current References available. Please contact me.
Sonya Grant ; 021 1879 282; Email as per instructions at top of page
Assistant Winemaker and/or Harvest Internship for Harvest 2011
Have 6 years experience in the Industry to include cellar, enology, harvest, vineyard, hospitality, and wine sales work. Degree in Oenology from California Polytechnic State University to be received in December 2010. Served for 8 years in the United States Navy--honorably discharged. Very passionate about wine. Seeking to further my experience making cooler climate varietals such as Pinot Noir. In both the Paso Robles and Sonoma area of California, I have completed 3 harvests. Prefer a permanent Assistant Winemaking position, but also open to a season of Harvest work.
Cynthia Nixon ; Phone - 1 - 805 - 423 - 4182 (USA) ; Email as per instructions at top of page.
Cellar assistant
33 years old woman from Burgundy, I`m looking for a change to get a new challenge, and a permanent position. I grow up in the family estate, experience in some wineries and overseas and have 8 years experience to product my own label. In NZ at this moment for vintage in Otago, I`m staying until end of May if you want to contact me. Available September 2010.
You need to contact Heather Battersby at winejobsonline.com about this jobseeker - email address obtained from instructions at top of page; phone 09 838 1455 Reference 201005S
Vineyard Manager/Leading Hand Position Wanted
EXTENSIVE vineyard experience; with most recent position establishing a 25 hectare vineyard. Duties included supervison & recruitment of vineyard hands and seasonal workers, general vineyard tasks including maintainance and use of all equipment. Excellent work ethic and an effective leader and team player with strong organisation & communication skills. Interested in opportunities in Hawkes Bay. Available for immediate start.
Denis Green ; Email address obtained by instructions at top of page ; Ph 027 7791348
Cellar Door
Seeking cellar door work for February in Hawkes Bay Experienced 30-year-old female, from Walla Walla wine country, taking a quick break from the family winery to work and travel in New Zealand. Seeking a cellar door position, in exchange for accommodation, for the month of February. Experience in cellar door sales, marketing & promotion, and accounting & finance. Clean-cut, professional, and enthusiastic personality. Working holiday visa in-hand.
Alison Harvey ; Email as per instructions at top of page (anti-spam code) ; Tel: +1 650 773 3563
Admin
ecommerce and online marketing
eCommerce and Online Marketing - Auckland I`m looking for a contract role assisting with either setting up online retailing or improving the performance of this channel. I have nine years international marketing experience, including defining and implementing Marketing Plans. I`m experienced in all online channels including search, email and social media.
Conrad Heaven ; Obtain email address from instructions at top of page; phone 021 741 236
Event Organiser, Executive Assistant or Office Manager
Emily Harrison, 26 year old New Zealander Experience: - 6 Months in France travelling the regions and working in the summer harvest (Provence) - 2 Years in London as an Event Organiser and Office Manager Lookiing for: Event Management position in a New Zealand winery, to continue my career of Events in an industry I am truly passionate about.
Emily Harrison; email as per instructions obtained at top of page; Phone 0044 7799 293753
Harvest
Cellar hand and/or Assistant winemaker
Recent post grad in Oenology & Viticulture from Lincoln University keen in working in a cellar for the 2010 vintage. Living in Queenstown and willing to work in Gibbston Valley (preferred) and Cromwell. In possession of a full work visa and eager to stay long term.
A Bates ; Phone 021 288 8447 ; Email as per instructions at top of page
Vintage Winemaker (3 months minimum)
I`m an experienced winemaker (over 20 years - I understand vineyards) )and am interested in a Seasonal position anywhere in NZ for Vintage 2010. Contact me for details and my CV.
Zane Katsikis ; obtain email address from instructions at top of page. Phone +17076373540
Sales/Marketing/Retail/Distributor
Sales and marketing mover
Experienced in wine/beverage sales/marketing/distribution join an ambitious goal oriented enterprise seeing business not as a routine but conquest. 15 years background in fabulous Moscow`s market from grassroots to executive backed management degree and NZ qualification. Currently challenging MBA. Have strong insight to local wine industry possessing positive pragmatic wine appreciations ready bring value and positive changes. Now in Auckland.
Please contact Heather Battersby at winejobsonline to discuss this Selective applicant. Email as per instructions at top of page, Phone 09 838 1455. Reference 201007PM
Marketing Manager
I have been in the wine industry for the last 11 years. Studied electronics and moved to marketing. I specialized in wine machinery and consumables for 9 years and have been Marketing manager for Kingsbridge wines in RSA for the last 3 years.
Lionel Dickens ; Phone 0832907470 ; Email as per instructions at top of page.
Sales & Customer Service Specialist
Sales allrounder available now! Looking for a sales and customer service specialist with enthusiasm & skills to develop solid relationships? With a successful background in sales, marketing & advertising, I’m hoping to gain a foot back in the liquor industry where I can apply my transferable experience & reignite my passion! I’d love to hear from you about any role from sales rep to demonstrator.
Kimberly Sanders - obtain email address from instructions at top of page; Phone 021 761 547
Sales role wanted - Hawkes Bay
I have recently re-located to Hawkes Bay from Perth and seek a sales role in the wine industry. Over the past five years I have been working in the finance and insurance industry in business development type roles. One of my achievements was to achieve top sales person nationally in 2007. Prior to this I trained as a Horticulturist in Victoria. I have also completed a wine course run by the WIAWA.
Emily Kerr - 0212 885 266 or email address obtained from instructions at top of page.
Unspecific/ Combination
Sales / Distribution / Inventory Control
Wellington based with 14 years wine trade experience and proven abilities in retail and trade sales, stock purchasing, inventory control and logistics.
Have great insight across the wine market from production to distribution and sales, and intimate knowledge of the Wellington on / off premise hospitality trade. Passionate about wine, honest and reliable and possess a positive pragmatic can-do attitude to managing customer accounts.
Highly motivated and versatile self starter with a strong work ethic and organisation skills.
Will be available from the second half of September, and whilst I would prefer Wellington based positions, I am willing to consider Wairarapa winery roles.
Paul Terpstra : Email: from instructions at top of page, Phone: Home: 04 934 7225 ; Mobile: 027 343 5023
Retail, Cellar Hand, Admin or Harvest
I have a passion for wine. Work needed in Auckland. Exp in retail/cust service,waiting and function centre work. Glengarry and Bob Campbell diplomas completed. Looking for a carreer in the industry not just a job. I'm Hardworking, Reliable, Enthusiastic and would love to better myself in the industry. Avaliable for an immediate start. Regards
Andrew Drake ; Email as per address obtained from instructions at top of page; Phone 022 617 1467 / 09 623 0228
Vineyard/Harvest/Cellar
Hardworking team player seeks challenge of a vineyard position in NZ; I’m looking to transition from office work to outdoor work in an industry I’m passionate about: wine. A fast learner, I can handle long hours and hard work with a sense of humor. From the US, but have work visa through August 2010, and am available anytime beginning mid-December.
Shanna Hammons ; Email: obtain email address as per instructions at top of page (anti-spam) ; Telephone: 021 031 0776
Events/Wine Education/Cellar Door/Winery and Laboratory
Currently based in the UK, but heading home to New Zealand in January 2010. I am an enthusiastic wine professional with experience in many facets of the wine industry. I currently work for the WSET in events, research and development and teaching and am a WSET Diploma holder as well as being a qualified wine maker from Lincoln University. I have also been involved in wine and food buying for Cambridge University and am looking for a dynamic, hands on role in the Auckland region.
Ngarita Warden ; Email as per instructions obtained at top of page ; Phone: +44 781 783 3637
NZ wine industry work wanted for couple.
We are an enthusiastic hard working couple interested in wine industry anywhere in New Zealand. With excellent work ethics, our goal is to make a career in wines so trainee/cadetships jobs are preferred but we consider seasonal vacancies to gain experience. Age 26 and 33, we can start working first week of October.
Aija and Daniel ; obtain email address from instructions at top of page. ; phone 021-02206631
NZ wine industry work wanted
Suire Marine, french, age 22, Single, Double business administration diploma: France 2 years, Mexico 2 years + 1 year as commercial for wine importing. Seeks work within the NZ wine industry for 6 months/ 1 year. Available now. Following my insertion in the wine world, I wish to improve my knowledge in NZ, to make my dynamism, enthusiasm and competence at your disposal.
Suire Marine, obtain email address from instructions at top of page ; Phone (+33)6 70 70 52 73
Vineyard and/or Winery
Viticulture/ Cellar work
I will be travelling to New Zealand mid-November on a one year visa. I have experience as a sommelier and sales rep and am interested in learning more about viticulture and winemaking. In particular I am interested working in a winery with a sustainable approach to growing and producing top quality wines. Please email me for my resume. Thank you.
Maryke Vandermarel ; Phone: 1-604-935-0951 ; Email: obtain email address by following instructions at top of page.
Vineyard/Viticulture
Vineyard Staff Member
Experienced Reliable Honest Team Member, Marlborough. 13 years experience, including Canopy Management, Supervision, Tractor Operations, Organic viticulture. Now Looking for work due to redundancy from re-structuring. All opportunities considered, willing to re-train. Last employer 3 years. Current References available. Please contact me.
Sonya Grant ; 021 1879 282; Email as per instructions at top of page
Assistant Vineyard Manager
Seeking assistant vineyard manager. Would like South Island but would consider all. Able to fill all requirements for work permit with recent qualifications. 20 years in horticulture, 3 in vineyards. Excellent references with CV. Good people skills, willingness to learn and teach, professional approach. The right attitude to promote any company to succeed.
Roy Hallam ; Email address as per instructions at top of page; Phone: 021 1399795.
Vineyard/Viticulture, Wairarapa
An Innovative hands on manager currently providing quality grapes for Internationally recognised and award winning wines, from a 65 ha property. Having brought this vineyard up to this stage and proving that this vineyard can constantly produce premium grapes in such a competitive time and industry, it is time to look for new challenges, regardless of the vineyard size.
You need to contact Heather Battersby at winejobsonline.com about this Selective Jobseeker, please phone 09 838 1455 or email as per instructions at top of pag. Reference 201006R
Vineyard Management - Hawkes Bay
Currently managing vineyards in Marlborough producing premium single estate wines and contract growing to wine companies. My aim is to relocate to Hawkes Bay in order to manage vineyard/s producing those regional styles I am most passionate about. Sound viticultural skills coupled with excellent management techniques and a high attention to detail make me well placed for this progressive move.
You need to contact Heather Battersby about this Selective Jobseeker - email address obtained below, or phone 09 838 1455. Reference 20100427R
Vineyard Management
Vineyard Manager/Technical position Marlborough I have been teaching Viticulture for the past three and a half years and would like to gain employment back in the vineyards. I have 21 years of wine industry experience ranging from winemaking, retail sales in the UK and extensive experience both here and Australia. I am a great team player with excellent communication skills etc...
You need to contact Heather Battersby about this jobseeeker, Phone 09 838 1455 or email as per instructions at top of page. Reference 1001GK
Vineyard work
Have worked for Villa Maria in Marlborough for past 3.5 years, currently in the position of assistant manager. Experienced in all aspects of vineyard practice as have also worked for a vineyard contractor. Relocating to Auckland in early February and would like to continue working in the industry. Interested in any position available. Going to be based in West/North Auckland so work in this area would be preferable.
Hannah Taylor ; Email as per instructions at top of page; Phone 021 180 2576
Viticulture/Production
Wine Industry Opportunities - Marlborough
Degree educated complemented by transferable business skills from over a decade in business administration. Dedicated last two years to gaining a solid understanding of practical viticulture working as a vineyard leading hand while also gaining a National Certificate Level 4 (Advanced) in Viticulture. Quality, change and process orientated. Interested in opportunities in Marlborough from technical viticulture work through to production.
Marcus Osborne - 021 2043570 or 03 5728942 ; Email - see instructions at top of page to obtain address.
Vineyard Manager
NZ citizen coming home to settle down in vineyard management position. Five years experience farming ultra-premium wine grapes, with focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Sta. Rita Hills, and installing new high-density plantings. Highly-productive and versatile self-starter. Unique interdisciplinary background. Strong work ethic. Effective leader, decision maker, and team player. Demonstrated computer, organizational, communication, and analytical skills. Excellent references.
Kerry Martin - See instructions at top of page to obtain email address.
Vintage/Harvest work wanted
Winemaker, Assistant Winemaker, Cellar manager
Dynamic and strong willed Couple, experienced in team leading and most of all teamwork, looking to consolidate an already vast and experienced CV with harvests done in countries other than the EU. Joana is certified and experienced wine maker and Joaquim is a Mech. Eng. Brought up in and with managing and logistic experience of a winery in Portugal,we want to relocate wherever and whenever we get an interesting challenge. Can email complete resume.
Joana & Joaquim Leal; Email as per instructions at top of page; Phone +351963955228
Winemaker - Cellar
Experienced winemaker with 15 vintages in New Zealand, France and Australia seeking a vintage position in a quality focused winery in NZ. I am a kiwi, 51 but not too grumpy. I relish a challenge and would love to share my passion for wine with a team committed to quality.
Craig Anderson; Phone 0061 439 553 840 ; Email as per instructions at top of page.
Currently in Auckland and looking for a vintage opportunity
Canadian Sommelier been working in Sydney at Glass Brasserie & Quay looking to work with high-quality producers. Passionate about wine and the process from grape to glass. Hard worker, intelligent and easy to get along with. Any opportunities considered but presently in Auckland.
Jonathan MacCalder ; Phone 0406 970 979; Email address obtained as per instructions at top of page.
Vintage Cellar Hand
Certified Sommelier interested in working a harvest before further pursuing my career. Would prefer to work in Marlborough but open to anything. Excellent work ethic and team oriented personality. Enthusiastic and ready to work long hours. Fast learner with a passion for wine. Available to work March 1st. Have 12 month work visa. Contact by email (as per instructions at top of page) for CV and multiple references.
Carolyn Peete ; Email as above; Phone 001 (336) 430 6199
Harvest or permanent vineyard position
Harvest/Vineyard Position prefered in Martinborough or Hawkes Bay however open to all of New Zealand. I am Certified Sommelier and CSW looking for an opportunity to gain hands on vineyard experience. Willing to start at the bottom and work long hours. Have already obtained work visa and forklift operators license. Available to work March 1, 1st 2nd or 3rd shifts. Contact me by email and I will send CV. Thanks!
Cenna Lloyd ; email as per instructions at top of page; Phone +843 906-5608
Harvest Work
Fresh From Oregon Harvest 2009. Worked intensely with a small label (EIEIO) in the Willamette producing Pinot. I have actual hands-on experience with all areas of processing and production. I absolutely loved harvest work. Very excited to continue in a place I have never been. 10yrs of restaurant management experience, so I love working long hours. Excellent References Available.
Joseph M. Zumpano ; Email address obtained from instructions at top of page ; Phone 00.1.610.742.1968
Winemaking/Cellar/Lab/Production
Assistant winemaker / Oenologist / Laboratory
"Assistant winemaker / Oenologist / Laboratory all locations considered" I am a New Zealander currently working as a harvest oenologist for Pride Mountain Vineyards, Napa. Bachelor of Wine Science with experience as a cellar hand in Hawkes Bay, Auckland, Yarra Valley and Napa. I’m passionate, hands on and I am looking for a permanent position preferably in Auckland, but all locations are considered. I’m available from December 2010.
Renee Dale ; Phone 64 9 521 8556or email as per instructions at top of page.
Winemaker - Hawkes Bay
Dedicated winemaker is looking for an exciting winemaking opportunity in Hawkes Bay. I have 17 years international experience, most recently enjoying six vintages as winemaker for a highly respected Marlborough winery. The time is now right for a new challenge. I am highly motivated by the prospect of relocating to the Bay and working with the region’s diverse varieties.
Please contact Heather Battersby about this jobseeker - email address obtained below; Phone 09 838 1455 Reference 201005D
Cellar Hand or Production Permanent
I am looking for a change in career. Have a Diploma in Clinical Dental Tecnology so have very clean/precise/detailed work habits. Reliable/honest and a passion for food and wine. Prefer North region of South Island Currently in CHCH.
Graham Lawlor ; Ph 03-3411041 021-0339517 ; email as per instructions obtained at top of page.
Cellar and/or Vineyard Hawkes Bay
Experienced cellar hand searching for a position in Hawkes Bay. I am a 24 year old Kiwi with experience in New Zealand, the USA and I am currently working as a cellar hand in Australia. I hold a certificate in Winemaking and Viticulture. Keen and commited to learning as much as I can about wine. References available.
Shelley Guildford ; Phone +61416660687 ; Email as per address obtained from instructions at top of page.
Winemaker/ assistant winemaker
Winemaker's position sought for 2010 vintage onwards, considerable international experience of over 16 years, with wineries ranging from 20000T to 50T. Can do part time with a number of wineries. Looking for focused and fun environment to produce great wines. Prefer Hawkes Bay based
Please contact Heather Battersby at winejobsonline.com about this jobseeker, email address obtained as per instructions at top of page; Phone +64 9 838 1455, reference 1001BK
WINEMAKER/ASSISTANT WINEMAKER
I´m agronomic engineer and winemaker from Spain. I learnt my trade as a winemaker in "Bodega Contador", the first Spanish winery to obtain 100 points from Robert Parker twice, so I am accustomed to producing small quantities of wine of the very best quality, using organic vineyards, old vines, low yields, collecting bunches in small boxes, using gravity to move wines, and none invasive winemaking.
You need to contact Heather Battersby about this jobseeker, email address obtained from instructions at top of page, phone 09 838 1455, reference 1001RS
Assistant Winemaker
Assistant winemaker position wanted, Region flexible I am a 36yr old German male with a diploma in viticulture and oenology from Geisenheim University. 3yrs experience in the wine industry in South Africa and as an assistant winemaker in a german winery including lab work. Now I am looking for a permanent employment in a New Zealand winery.
Jens Herbert - Email: as per instructions at top of page; Phone +49 178 4701000
WINEMAKER
Experienced Winemaker. Non-prima donna, hands on winemaker, with a `can do` attitude, available from January onwards. All locations, all work considered. Proven track record of excellent results in all wine types.
Please contact Heather Battersby at winejobsonline.com (email address obtained from instructions at top of page, or phone 09 838 1455) to make enquiries about this Selective jobseeker - reference 0910SD
Cellar Hand
Looking for a temporary or seasonal winemaking connected job in any region. Being a foreigner I need an assistance with obtaining a work permit. I`m high-motivated, ready to learn, able to work in team, with good sense of humor. Wish to get a "real experience" before entering winemaking programme at NMIT.
Vladimir - obtain email address from instructions at top of page; Phone +7-4232-40-92-29
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