Vintage Cellar Hand - Vintage 2027

Cloudy Bay Vineyards LtdOtherBlenheim, Marlborough1w ago
Vintage is one of the most exciting times of the year at Cloudy Bay, and we’re looking for Vintage Cellar Hands to join our team in Blenheim, Marlborough for the upcoming harvest starting mid-February 2027.
This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in vintage, working alongside an amazing team across grape receiving, juice processing and fermentation activities. You’ll play an important part in maintaining the quality, care and attention to detail that goes into every stage of the winemaking vintage process.
Your hours will be a minimum of 30 hours per week, guaranteed. During the harvest period, you may work shifts up to 12 hours in length, up to 6 days per week (weekends included) with a maximum of 72 hours per week during peak.
During vintage, you’ll be involved in:
* Grape receiving and juice processing
* Monitoring and reporting fruit quality
* Cellar operations including racking, transfers and barrel work
* Working to cellar plans, work orders and SOPs
* Maintaining excellent cellar and oak hygiene
* Identifying and reporting cellar or equipment issues
* Contributing positively to the Cloudy Bay team and culture
We’re looking for people who bring:
* At least one proven vintage experience as Cellar Hand
* Knowledge of winery cellar operations and safe cellar practices
* A strong commitment to health, safety and quality
* Good organisation and attention to detail
* Clear verbal and written English communication
* Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules throughout vintage
* Resilience, enthusiastic attitude and a good sense of humour
* The ability to lawfully work in New Zealand or obtain the right to lawfully work in New Zealand
What we offer:
* Pay range $27 – $30 gross per hour
* Daily continental breakfast – which consists of toast, fresh fruit & hot drinks
* Catered meal provided when shifts are of more than 10 hours
* Work boots and other personal protection equipment as required by task
* Shared transport provided to and from work during vintage
* Staff discount at our cellar door
* Be part of an array of social events throughout vintage
* The opportunity to grow your skills and experience, and receive full in-house technical training
* An inclusive environment and the opportunity to work with a world class team of passionate people
If you enjoy hands-on work, thrives in a busy vintage environment and takes pride in quality, we’d love to hear from you.

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