Winegrowers
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Wine & Vine
Marlborough,
Marlborough
The key responsibilities of this role include:
• Development and implementation of the annual vineyard operating plan.
• Through strong leadership and example, effectively manage and inspire a team of approx. 20 permanent and up to 100 casual staff.
• Effectively manage and implement a > $3.5 million vineyard operations budget.
• Maintain, adapt and develop season-specific fruit quality and weather contingency strategies to meet grape quality and production goals.
• Through these and other strategies, maximise the quality and Brand potential of the site.
• Effectively liaise with Technical, Winemaking, Sales and Marketing and operating managers to ensure a cohesive team approach to achieving the company’s goals.
• Oversee, maintain and implement all relevant operational and HR, OH&S, procedural and legal compliance requirements, (both internal and external).
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will require:
• A Bachelors’ Degree in Viticulture and/or Oenology or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
• At least 5 years experience in a senior viticultural management position.
• Specific experience in large scale, cool-climate vineyards producing high quality grapes.
• Proven people management, leadership and communication skills
• Wide-ranging technically proficiency; a methodical approach with problem solving skills across all vineyard operations
• A budget conscious and results driven approach.
As a person, you will have:
• A passion to innovate, improve and succeed.
• Excellent leadership, motivation and people management skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with management and staff.
• The ability to relate to old and new-world wine styles and winegrowing philosophies.
• The ability to represent the company to the trade and media.
This is a senior role which has the potential for further career growth. A very attractive salary package, plus appropriate relocation costs, will be offered to the right individual.
