Fixed-term cellar role till end of 2025

Join the Team at Invivo & Co as a Winery Cellar Hand – fixed-term contract

Invivo & Co is on the lookout for an enthusiastic, hard-working experienced Cellar Hand to join our cellar team in Te Kauwhata for the 2025 post-vintage winemaking season.

This is a fixed-term role, perfect for those wanting hands-on winery where no two days are the same.

About Us

Invivo & Co isn’t your average winery. We're one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing wine brands, exporting to over 20 countries, and collaborating with big personalities like Graham Norton and Sarah Jessica Parker. Based in Te Kauwhata, Waikato, our winery facility has a rich winemaking history dating back to 1902.

About the Role

As a Cellar Hand, you’ll play a key part in the day-to-day operations of the winery. You’ll be working closely with our winemaking and production teams throughout all stages of the winemaking process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating pumps, presses, filters and other winery equipment

• Additions and transfers

• Maintaining hygiene standards through regular cleaning and sanitation

• General cellar duties and forklift operation (if certified)

• Supporting bottling runs and packaging as needed

This is a hands-on, physical role for a physically fit person with the right attitude and fit for our needs.

About You

We’re after motivated team players who are keen to learn and contribute to a small but dynamic team.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A positive, can-do attitude and good communication skills

• Previous winery or vintage experience essential

• WHV if from overseas

• A strong work ethic and ability to perform physically demanding tasks

• Flexibility to work extended hours if needed

• Forklift licence (bonus, but training can be provided)

• Passion for wine and curiosity about the winemaking process

Whether you’re a recent graduate in viticulture/oenology, a backpacker chasing vintage seasons, or someone looking for a change of pace, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, down-to-earth team culture

• Opportunities to develop your winemaking knowledge and skills

• A chance to work with award-winning wines and international brands

• Assistance with finding accommodation in town, if required

• Location: Te Kauwhata, Waikato
  Contract Duration: ASAP through to end of 2025.

• If visa restrictions prevent work longer than 3 months, this is okay.