Vintage Cellar Hand 2027

Vintage will be here before you know it so the team at Wither Hills are starting the search for our 2027 crew.

We have a number of fixed term positions available within our winery based in Marlborough (one of the closest to the Blenheim township). If you want to be part of a fun and motivated harvest team, make some great award-winning wine, and create memories to last a lifetime then we want to hear from you!

Depending on the season, work will commence early March and finish around mid-April (with the possibility of extension to some contracts).  We have a limited number of rooms to rent in one of our two houses onsite (so you can walk to work). During 12-hour shifts we will provide everyone with a meal.  We also have an array of social events throughout vintage.

All successful applicants will be offered an in-house induction and training for their roles, consider health and safety first and be open to learning our processes and procedures.

SUPERVISORS/EXPERIENCED CELLAR HANDS

Key Tasks/Responsibilities/Experience

• You need to be able to lead, train and supervise a small team of people.
• This position requires a minimum of 3-4 vintages experience (no formal qualifications required)
• Perform routine tasks in the cellar and operate winery machinery.
• Have effective communication skills and be familiar with cellar operations.
• Ability to work 12 hours per day, 6 days per week (weekends included). Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed with a maximum of 72 hours per week during peak.
• You will make health and safety a priority and ensure all tasks are completed to a high-standard and efficiency is maintained.

CELLAR HANDS (Cellar or Lab Based)

Key Tasks/Responsibilities/Experience

• Previous winery experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Cellar Hands will perform tasks such as cleaning, grape receival processing, racking, red and white ferment management, additions, barrel work and more.
• Lab based Cellar Hands will conducting routine analysis on juice & wine samples as well as data entry, industry experience is preferred.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Ability to work 12 hours per day, 6 days per week (weekends included). Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed with a maximum of 72 hours per week during peak.
• You will make health and safety a priority and ensure all tasks are completed to a high-standard and efficiency is maintained.

All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Apply Now and include a cover letter, current CV and at least two referees' details. Please indicate in your cover letter which position you are applying for as well as your visa/residency status.

Applications close 19th Aug