Experienced Cellar Hand

• Full Time
• Application Closes 20 Jun 2025
• Marlborough - Marlborough
• Agricultural Worker

We’re a tight knit sustainability focused group which produces acclaimed wines across all varietals. Here’s a fantastic opportunity to join our Awatere Valley Team! 

As an Experienced Cellar Hand, you will be involved in all cellar operations from grape processing through to final preparation of wine for packaging. The location of this role is at Yealands' Seddon based Winery in Marlborough, New Zealand. This role is permanent full-time with a minimum guaranteed hours of work for this role are 40-45 per week. There are 3 vacant roles available. 

As an Experienced Cellar Hand, you’ll be involved in:

• Independently performing core wine processes such as fruit receival, processing, racking, additions, transfers, centrifuge, crossflow (including high solids), and barrel operations.
• Supporting cellar operations by following SOPs and maintaining accurate records.
• Upholding high hygiene standards, reporting risks, and identifying maintenance needs.
• Assisting with training entry-level Cellar Hands and supervising during Harvest.

Further details are outlined in the Position Description.

Are you the right person for us? If you are, you’ll have:

• 1–2 years winery experience; harvest supervision preferred.
• Driver’s licence required; forklift and first aid is a plus.
• Strong initiative to work independently on entry-level tasks.
• Contributions and insights in team/production meetings.
• Passion for wine,  sustainability  and being part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn, safety-focus, and adaptable style.
• Flexibility for extended hours during vintage.

What are the benefits in joining #TeamYealands? 

• A professional team with strong ethics and a great work environment.
• Access to our Skills Based Pay Matrix, pay rate from $29.52–$32.80/hourly.
• Daily transport from town to winery.
• Access to health insurance (Southern Cross UltraCare).
• $1,000 annual wine allowance + WSET training.
• 3 weeks paid parental/partner leave.
• Birthday leave and a bottle of wine to celebrate!

For more information on what to expect in this role, please read the below Position Description. Applications close on the 20 June 2025, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Yealands Estate Wines Limited is an accredited employer. The most suitable ANZSCO code for this position is Winery Cellar Hand 831118 (Skill Level 4). When applying for roles at ANZSCO Skill Level 4, you must show that you can speak and understand English.