Vintage Senior Cellar Hand, Hawke's Bay

About us

Home to Villa Maria, our vision is to be one of the world’s great wine companies, sharing the best of New Zealand wine with the world. 

Our grapes come from over 6,000 hectares of planted vineyards and blended in our wineries across three of the renowned wine regions - Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay, and Gisborne - and our wines are exported globally. From grape to glass, we’re passionate about wine and we love what we do! 

The Role

As we gear up for V27, we’re on the hunt for our Vintage Senior Cellar Hands to join our Hawke's Bay vintage team! 

For the team at the heart of this annual experience, there’s much more to be made in addition to wine. You'll make great friends (it'll feel like family by the end), good money, new skills and incredible memories. That's just a taste of what you can look forward to making when you're part of our vintage crew. 

Working in a winery during vintage is not an easy task - we work long hours, and it’s an extremely fast-paced environment.

You would be required to apply your vintage experience and winery skills to:   

• Complete senior and/or more complex tasks in our winery 

• Coach/advise junior team members and act as their point of contact   

• Ensure compliance with our Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Procedures 

• In some instances, you may be required to lead a team in an area as well 

About you

• You will bring at least three vintage experiences  

• Winery specific experience 

• Available to commit to the timeframes 

• Sound problem solver with the ability to do so under pressure 

• Physically fit, reliable and a team player 

• Have safety at the forefront, living our ‘Safety by Choice, not by Chance’ value 

• Be able to speak English very well, give and follow instructions in English too 

• Be able to either lead a team or provide guidance to more junior team members 

What else to expect?

• Along with a great hourly rate, we have a number of additional benefits to add to your package!     

• You’ll need to be available to work shifts of up to 12 hours, 6 days per week, at vintage peak    

• You need to be prepared to undertake a pre-employment medical examination and drug and alcohol test  

• Typically, our vintages run from late-February to mid-April. Because of the nature of our business, our vintage dates might change slightly, but we will always keep you up-to-date with the latest information as we get it.   

• Our state-of-the-art winery is situated on the edge of the Gimblett Gravels, specialising in the production of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot as well as other varietals. The proximity of the winery to our vineyards allowing for fruit to be processed within minutes of being picked with gentle machinery allowing exceptional flexibility and quality control.  
  

On Offer

• Bring your friends and experience the magic of Vintage in New Zealand!  

• A hearty, healthy lunch every day 

• Night shift allowances where applicable  

• Gain experience you can transfer to different Vintages across the globe!  

• Learn from a positive, tight-knit, experienced team  

• Step into an active, fun team focused and collaborative role  

• Create a product that will bring joy to the world!   

• If you have worked a Vintage at Indevin previously, you will be eligible for a bonus for returning  

• The occasional wine tasting!  

Our Culture

We think our culture is pretty special. We have talented teams working in a variety of breath-taking locations. Our priority and investment in the wellbeing and diversity of our people is core to our purpose. 

We’re all about authenticity and transparency so rather than bombard you with corporate jargon– here’s the real Indevin: 

• We’re a good ol’ Kiwi company who is proud to be a wine industry leader and we have years of hard work to thank for it 

• Our business is proudly spearheaded by the Villa Maria Brand 

• We take our work, but not ourselves, too seriously 

• We work with people from all over the world because our diversity makes us stronger 

We’re very passionate about what we do. We love wine, sharing our knowledge and making Indevin an inspiring place to work 

Apply

If this role piques your interest, don’t delay – apply online today!