Vineyard Machinery Operator – Permanent, Seasonal Fixed-Term or Casual Opportunities
About Us
We’ve been growing 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.
This is where you come into the picture.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Vineyard Machinery Operator to join our small team working on the Grove Mill Vineyards around Blenheim. Our primary opportunity is a permanent, full time position with 40 hours guaranteed per week. Flexible working hours may be considered for the right person.
We also have seasonal fixed term and casual employment opportunities available for those looking for work during the summer period.
Reporting to the Wairau Vineyard Manager, your work will include a range of vineyard operations including machinery and tractor work, spraying, fertigation, irrigation maintenance and some general vineyard duties as required. Extended hours may be required depending on seasonal demands.
The successful applicant will:
o Have a practical experience from a viticulture or agricultural background.
o Be confident operating and maintaining tractors and implements.
o Have great attention to detail and pride in their work.
o Bring a positive attitude and be a team player
o Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
o Have experience in machinery operations, with knowledge of fertigation and irrigation systems an advantage
o A valid New Zealand drivers Licence.
o Have excellent communication skills
o Experience in operating Fendt Tractors would be advantageous.
A Growsafe Certificate and experience operating Fendt tractors would be advantageous.
What do we provide?
We offer a competitive hourly rate, a yearly wine allowance for eligible employees, and opportunities for training and development .
The permanent position is not suitable for Working Holiday Visa holders. Applicants for the permanent role must have the right to work in New Zealand without requiring employer sponsorship. Work eligibility for seasonal d=fixed term and casual roles will be assessed in line with relevant visa conditions.
The Company has a Drug and Alcohol Policy, and employment will be subject to the successful completion of a Pre-Employment Drug Test.
A little more about us…
Grove Mill – Wairau Vineyards 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.