Vintage 2026 Cellar Hands

Located in the heart of Marlborough’s wine region, Marlborough Vintners provides contract winemaking services for a diverse range of brands throughout New Zealand as well as our own label, Ant Moore Wines. We are a dynamic company, also being home to DNA Brewery and The Fancy Cow restaurant.

Marlborough Vintners employ a large team of vintage staff from around the world to help carry out all seasonal duties in the winery and laboratory. Processing up to 14,000 tonnes of fruit, both handpicked and machine harvested, you will have the opportunity to work with a distinctive range of regional varietals and winemaking techniques from classic Sauvignon Blanc to barrel ferments and a sizable Pinot Noir program.

VINTAGE 2026 CELLAR HANDS

We’re looking for enthusiastic staff to join our talented winery team for the 2026 vintage season in Marlborough, beginning around mid-March and finishing approximately mid to late April. Marlborough Vintners have a range of fixed term positions available:

 Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Fruit receival and processing

• Juice and wine transfers

• Additions and inoculations, juice clarification

• General cellar and equipment sanitation

• Collecting and analysing samples

• Winery machinery operation.

 Skills & Experience:

•  One prior vintage is desirable OR a keen interest to learn something new.

• Great English and general communication skills.

• Forklift experience and previous machinery operation is desirable, but not essential.

• General level of physical fitness

• Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour depending on experience

What are we offering:

• Fixed term and casual positions at our winery in Blenheim.

• Limited number of extended positions.

• Peak harvest shifts are 12 hours a day, 6 days per week – including weekends.

•  Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

Marlborough Vintners will provide:

•  Full induction and training including health and safety requirements.

• Support with finding accommodation.

• Transport to and from the winery during the standard vintage period.

• Work boots and other Personal Protection Equipment as required by task. 

• One hot meal per day during 12 shift work.

• Fresh fruit, snacks, and hot drinks to keep you energised.

• Staff Discount card for The Fancy Cow Restaurant.

You will also bring:

• Ability to learn new skills and ways of doing things.

• Good level of fitness to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.

• Motivation to complete jobs to a high standard - focusing on quality and hygiene.

• Enthusiasm for teamwork and helping others.

• Flexibility to multi-task and accept shift schedules.

• Energy to work long hours and weekends.

• Willingness to accept instructions and changes in workload.

• Respect for your workmate’s ethnicity, sexuality, and culture.

• Good sense of humour.

Only people eligible to work in New Zealand should apply for this position, please provide evidence of your work visa or citizenship.

Send your application including to payroll@mvw.co.nz

• cover letter and current resume

• with at least two referees and proof of previous work experience

• Any certificates for Degrees or other qualifications

• copy of work visa (if applicable)