2027 Vintage - Cellar Hands

If you bring a good attitude, strong teamwork, and a love for wine (and a bit of banter), we want to hear from you! Some experience in a Cellar Hand role is an advantage.

Successful applicants will be on a fixed-term agreement starting late February 2027 with a minimum of 30 hours a week (Monday - Sunday). During peak harvest, expect 12-hour shifts six days a week.

🌟 We’re looking for awesome humans with:

• Top-notch communication skills
• A positive, collaborative attitude
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Multitasking superpowers
• Grace under pressure
• A strong sense of health & safety best practice
• A cracking sense of humour

🎓 Previous winery experience is a bonus – but if you’re not afraid of long hours and hard work, we’re keen to chat!

🍷In this role, you’ll be supporting our Winemaking and Cellar teams with:

• Fruit receival
• Inoculations
• Red & white cellar work
• Wine & juice transfers
• Winery sanitation
• Barrel work
• Additions to juice & wine
• Sampling & testing

🎁 What you'll receive as part of the team:

• Competitive pay: $23.95–$32.80/hour (based on experience)
• Limited access to shared accommodation
• Meals during 12-hour shifts + the occasional treat 🍪
• Transport to/from the winery
• A fun, friendly environment!

Sound like your kind of gig? Apply now – we’d love to raise a glass with you for Vintage 2027!🥂Applications close 6 February 2027 (unless we find our dream team sooner!).

Take a trip down the White Road and pop into our Cellar Door to get a feel for who we are and where the magic happens –  find us at 534 Seaview Road, Seddon, Marlborough.

Final note: Please include a full CV. Non-NZ/AU citizens must be eligible/hold a relevant New Zealand work visa and all successful applicants will need to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

For a copy of the Job Description visit 2027-winery-cellar-hand-(vintage).pdf