We have a number of fixed-term positions available within our winery based in Marlborough (one of the closest to the Blenheim township). If you want to be part of a fun and motivated harvest team, make some great award-winning wine, and create memories to last a lifetime, then we want to hear from you!

Depending on the season, work will commence mid-February and finish around mid-April (with the possibility of extension to some contracts). We have a limited number of rooms to rent in one of our two houses onsite (so you can walk to work). During 12-hour shifts we will provide everyone with a meal as well as a continental breakfast. We also have an array of social events throughout vintage.

All successful applicants will be offered an in-house induction and training for their roles, consider health and safety first and be open to learning our processes and procedures. 

SUPERVISORS/EXPERIENCED CELLAR HANDS

Positions Available: 15

Hourly Rate: $28.50 - $32.00 depending on experience.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities/Experience:

• You need to be able to lead, train and supervise a small team of people.
• This position requires a minimum of 2-3 vintages experience (no formal qualifications required)
• Perform routine tasks in the cellar and operate winery machinery.
• Have effective communication skills and be familiar with cellar operations.
• Ability to work 12 hours per day, 6 days per week (weekends included). Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed, with a maximum of 72 hours per week during peak.
• You will make health and safety a priority and ensure all tasks are completed to a high-standard and efficiency is maintained. 

CELLAR HANDS (Cellar or Lab Based)

Positions Available: 24

Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $27.00 depending on experience.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities/Experience:

• Previous winery experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Cellar Hands will perform tasks such as cleaning, grape receival processing, racking, red and white ferment management, additions, barrel work and more.
• Lab based Cellar Hands will conducting routine analysis on juice & wine samples as well as data entry, industry experience is preferred.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Ability to work 12 hours per day, 6 days per week (weekends included). Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed, with a maximum of 72 hours per week during peak.
• You will make health and safety a priority and ensure all tasks are completed to a high-standard and efficiency is maintained.

All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Send your application including cover letter and current CV with at least two referees via the link provided. Please indicate in your cover letter which position you are applying for, as well as your visa/residency status.

Please apply at the link.

Applications close 9th February 2024 unless filled beforehand.

• For information about working in New Zealand, visit the Immigration Department website: www.immigration.govt.nz
• For information about New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department (for tax purposes and getting tax numbers etc), visit www.ird.govt.nz
  
• For information about the Marlborough wine region, click here.
• Jobseekers should be aware that the start and finish dates of harvest work employment may change from those suggested by wineries at the time of your job offer. Vintage dates can not accurately be predicted.
  
  It is therefore important that you understand that depending on your employment arrangements with the employer there may be a period of time where you have no work or less work than you were expecting, and should have sufficient financial arrangements in place should this occur. Your actual start and finish dates may vary - if you have queries around this, check with your winery employer before booking airline tickets etc.
• For general information about New Zealand, click here or here for two helpful websites. 

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