Vintage Cellar Hand (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Yealands Family Wines

  Nelson/Marlborough, Nelson

Are you passionate about wine? Would you like to work in a state of the art winery? Do you want to join an award-winning winemaking team for vintage 2018?

Our company is just nine years young and has quickly become a global leader in sustainable wine production. Inspired to think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done, Yealands has achieved rapid international growth, exporting to over 80 countries.

Focusing on key cool climate varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling, we are looking for people with the following attributes to join us for vintage 2018:

• Excellent communication skills
• A can do, and positive attitude
• Strong initiative and self-motivation
• Works well with others and autonomously
• Performs well in a high-pressure environment
• A team player with a good sense of humour

Previous winery experience is preferred, but if you are not afraid of long hours and hard work, and want to be part of a passionate team, we would love to hear from you.

The successful applicants would be expected to start late March or early April for a period of 6-8 weeks. During the peak harvest period 12-hour shifts, six to seven days a week is to be expected.

All applicants will need to be eligible for a New Zealand work visa. We will provide competitive pay rates, access to shared accommodation, a meal each day during the peak of vintage and transport to and from the winery.

Please include a full CV and references with your application.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a drug test, prior to starting work. Please note due to food safety regulations visible piercings must be removed in the work place.

If you fit these criteria we would love to hear from you - please apply online.

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