Vintage Winemaker

Listed 15 days Ago
Yealands Estate Wines Limited
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing

In a short space of time, Yealands Wine Group has established a global presence and we’re looking for a skilled, passionate and enthusiastic Winemaker for Vintage 2025. We need someone who can provide good vibes and strong teamwork to help us to continue to deliver award winning wines.

Reporting directly to the Chief Winemaker, you’ll be an integral part of the team seeing our wines through from grape to bottle . You’ll have a sound palate and enjoy being involved in all blending and balancing decisions. You’ll be responsible for ensuring maximum productivity, efficiency, accuracy and quality standards every step of the way and love working in a fast paced, environment with many moving parts. 

To be successful in this role you’ll:

  • Have exceptional attention to detail, be highly organised and a great communicator
  • Have proven winemaking experience working in a medium to large winery environment
  • Have a passion for wine and the Marlborough wine region
  • Love systems, big puzzles and working as part of a dynamic team
  • Be agile with exceptional organisational and time management skills who works well under pressure. Things can move fast here.
  • Be positive, confident, have a good sense of humour, and be a team player 
  • Have initiative and a creative approach 
  • A sound knowledge of Vintrace would be optimal.

If you thrive in a fun, vibrant, fast-paced environment, our winemaking team would love to meet you.

The successful applicants would be hired on a full-time fixed term agreement, with an expected to start in late February through to June/July. During the peak harvest, the hours will be 12-hour shifts, six days a week. 

As well as a stunning place to work, we’ll provide:

  • Competitive pay
  • Meal provided while working the 12-hour shifts and the occasional treat
  • Transport to and from the winery
  • A fun, friendly environment!!

Sound good? Get in touch – and we can’t wait to potentially have you for Vintage 2025!

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and only people with eligible residency to work in this country or be eligible for a New Zealand work visa can apply.

If you are ready to work for a business that really cares about you, apply now and we will prioritise your application today!

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