We’re looking for a skilled Vineyard Operator to join the team at our Central Otago vineyard. This opportunity will allow you to be part of a sophisticated brand and work outdoors in a friendly work environment. As part of the team, you’ll develop your skills further with good training and task diversity and uphold our culture of quality and safety. As a Vineyard Operator, you’ll have a hands-on role in the daily ground work required in the development and upkeep of the vineyards.

The key tasks of this role include:

• Tractor operations such as vine and weed spraying, sweeping, canopy trimming, leaf plucking, mowing, mulching, cultivating, gondola driving
• Canopy management, pruning and vine training
• Irrigation management; service and maintenance of system
• Aaccountability to follow best practices procedures of vineyard operations, process and systems
• Supervision of contract vineyard labour and company casual vineyard staff when required
• Contributing to the quality and safety culture of Cloudy Bay

In order to be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in vineyard or other operational agricultural enterprise
• A sound understanding of viticultural principles and practices
• Vigor in working a mechanical and groundwork based role
• Flexibility, sound communication skills, a willingness to learn and be part of a strong and cohesive team
• Strong knowledge of safety conduct and procedures
• Class 1 valid driver’s license
• Desirable: Class 2, 4, W, F license, Growsafe, Approved Handler certification

To Apply please visit: https://apply.workable.com/cloudy-bay-vineyards/j/475B83E2C0/

• For information about the Central Otago wine Region, click here.
  

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