2027 Vintage with Grove Mill

About Us

We’ve been making wine with as much thought for our environment as wine excellence for over 30 years. We’re carrying our enduring legacy of sustainability into the future - We’re here for good.

• Winery powered with the help of solar energy

• Nurtured Wetlands Programme

• Locally bottled using recycled NZ glass bottles

• Labels made from sugarcane, a natural, highly renewable, and sustainably sourced material

Grove Mill is a medium sized winery, crushing approximately 3,000 tonnes, and is located in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley. We are producers of premium, cool climate style wines including, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris sourcing our fruit from over 200 hectares of vineyards throughout the Marlborough area.

Grove Mill Winery is part of Foley Wines – a collection of iconic New Zealand wineries and brands from New Zealand’s most acclaimed wine regions. Each with a unique story of New Zealand wine to tell. Our wineries are linked by a common unrelenting purpose; to make great wine that people love to drink around the world – made by land & hand. 

This is where you come into the picture…

We are looking for Cellar Hands and one Lab Technician with the following:

• A minimum of 2 vintage experiences

• Practical skills and a great sense of humour

• The ability to communicate effectively in English

• Can-do attitude with attention to detail and keen to be part of a team

• Ability to work well under pressure, able to multi-task, and can carry out duties in a safe, timely, and efficient manner

• Wine qualification and a current forklift licence would be an advantage, but are not essential

• You must hold a valid Working Holiday Visa (WHV) or the ability to legally work in NZ. We will not be supporting/sponsoring visa applications.

• Please indicate on the application which role you are interested in.

What do we provide?

Aside from the unique opportunity to work with one of New Zealand’s most revered wine companies, you will experience vintage with a great team of winemakers and viticulturists.

• Shifts are typically 12 hours, 6 days per week during fruit receival

• In-house training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

• A delicious meal with a sweet treat, and snacks are provided during 12-hour shifts

• Shared transport to and from the winery

• Support with finding accommodation

Apply now and join us for an unforgettable vintage experience, working alongside a great team of winemakers and viticulturists.