Vintage Cellar Hand

Job summary

We are on the hunt for passionate and dedicated Vintage Cellar Hands to join us for Vintage ‘27 – kicking off early-March 2027.

We’re offering an hourly rate within a band of $27.00 - $29.00 per hour (dependant on experience).

Only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role. Please proceed to application if you hold a current work visa or citizenship/passport.

Vintage Vibes & Benefits

• Competitive wage plus ability to earn and bank lots of hours
• Meal & weekly treats
• Welcome gift pack and wine tasting
• Meet and work with the awesome and diverse Constellation team – people from all walks of life
• Guidance for sourcing accommodation
• End the season with a fabulous Harvest celebration to reward your hard work!

Crafting your Journey

If you want to be part of 2027 wine history and contribute to award-winning wines, then this is the role for you. Join us in beautiful Marlborough wine country and experience how wine is made! You will be part of an epic team who work closely together to produce Kim Crawford wine. How amazing will it be to pick up a glass of wine that you helped create? You will learn some valuable skills and who knows, you may even decide a career in winemaking is for you. If that’s the case, you’ll get to meet people that could help make this a reality.

Typically, our vintages run fromearly-March to mid-April. We're looking for teams to support our Vintage period. Due to the nature of our business, vintage dates might change slightly.

• Physical work including machinery operation and physical labour
• Approx. 8-12 hour days, 6 days a week (plenty of earning potential!)
• Be part of a team all working towards a common goal to produce incredible wine.

Your Grape Qualities

We are seeking both entry level and experienced Cellar Hands to join our Kim Crawford Winery for Vintage!

• A team player with high levels of motivation and a can-do attitude
• A reasonable level of fitness
• Health and safety conscious
• Comfortable with shift work
• Be able to speak English very well and follow instructions in English too, this is to ensure your safety and that of our teams

Be Part of Something Bigger

Kim Crawford and Drylands are just a few of the globally recognised brands grown, produced and distributed by Constellation Brands New Zealand and Australia (CBNZA). Our operational hubs in South Island feature modern equipment with a focus on health and safety. We’re known for our innovation, collaboration and excellent operating standards and ‘putting people first’.

Constellation Brands is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage participation of all applicants regardless of their background.

Only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role. Please proceed to application if you hold a current work visa or citizenship/passport.

If you’re interested, apply now via the relevant link!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and if a suitable candidate is found, the company reserves the right to appoint the candidate prior to the advertising closing.