Fixed Term - Cellar Hand

Seek Spy, find why. A family-owned winery that has been inspiring the world of wine since 2000.

Comprising six varieties of grapes over 180 hectares of estate vineyards, Spy Valley operates a modern, fully-integrated viticulture, winemaking, and bottling facility. Continually striving for excellence, our people are part of our family, bringing passion and heart to Spy HQ.

Permanent Cellar Hand

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and hard working cellar hand to join our winemaking team on a fixed-term basis, from May 2025 to May 2026.

More than experience, we are looking for a person willing to learn, work hard and become a valuable member of our small team. If you are passionate and committed to excellence, then you are who we are looking for. You will be part of every operation in the winery and be a large part of every wine produced. You will need to have a hands-on approach and be reasonably fit.

This role will be 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday. Weekend work and longer hours will be required during the vintage period. 

Preferred:

• Previous vintage season experience desirable, but not required – we will provide plenty of training and support

• A team player with high levels of motivation and a can-do attitude

• Confined Space Entry training

• Forklift license

• A reasonable level of fitness

• Comfortable with shift work

Benefits & Culture:

• Competitive wage

• Staff discounts on wine

• Full in-house training and Personal Protective Equipment required for the role

• We celebrate and reward your hard work at the end of the season with a fabulous Harvest celebration!

All applicants must have a valid Work Visa to work in NZ

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 visa/residency status you hold.