Vintage 2027 Marlborough

NZW is a dynamic, wine processing company who provide the winemaking services for a select number of super premium New Zealand and International wine companies.

Harvest Crew 2027 – Marlborough

We are currently recruiting for our 2027 Harvest Crew. Processing premium grapes in Marlborough with multiple varieties on behalf of our Clients, you will join a large sized winery in a hands-on role in Cellar operations.

We have positions available as follows:

Experienced Cellar Hands

• More than 1- 3+ vintage experience (no formal qualification required).
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Perform routine tasks in the cellar and operate winery machinery. These tasks include grape receival and processing, general juice additions and transfers, barrel filling, racking, floatation, and lees processing of juices.
• Supervisory experience desirable

Cellar Hands (no experience)

• No experience required.
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Perform routine tasks in the cellar and operate winery machinery. These tasks include grape receival and processing, general juice additions and transfers, barrel filling, racking, floatation, and lees processing of juices.

Key attributes for all positions will include:

• Excellent time management skills
• Strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail.
• The right attitude, lots of enthusiasm, and energy
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good command of the English language
• Compliance with quality, hygiene, and safety

All jobs will commence in late February/early March for a period of between 6 - 16 weeks. During the vintage peak, staff will be expected to work a 12-hour shift, 6 days per week.

We offer a great team environment, fabulous vintage meals (when 12hr shifts are operating), daily snacks, and a big Vintage party once all the grapes are harvested. As well we have:

• Extensive in-house training in all aspects of your job.
• Help with finding accommodation
• Transport to work (available on request)
• Personal protective equipment
• Information pack to help you with your stay in Blenheim.