Vineyard Hand (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Part Time

  Sculptureum

  Auckland, Auckland/Northland

Sculptureum is located an hour away from Auckland - we’re in the Matakana growing region which is north of Auckland. Our climate conditions are warm, hot summers with plenty of moisture. Matakana grape growing region is a unique boutique, diverse group of varieties, mainly grown on clay slopes.

The vineyard was planted in 1994 and was previously a dairy farm. It was established by a small vineyard called Hyperion Winery, with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Sandra and Anthony Grant purchased the property in 2007, then upgraded and increased the vineyard size. Varieties were changed and the slopes recontoured, and drainage added. The vineyard covers 14 acres and is planted in a total of 8.9 acres of vines. 

Key Purpose of this Role

To assist the Vineyard Manager and Assistant Vineyard Manager in all aspects of the vineyard and wine making process, as well as learning about the business and providing support in the customers wine journey, including but not limited to, wine tastings, vineyard tours and onsite training for our staff members. You will be involved in the delivery of all aspects of the day-to-day running of the vineyard, liaising with and answerable to the leadership team under the guidance of the General Manager and Vineyard Manager.

This is a hands-on role which requires significant presence on the ground, leading from the front by example, and working closely with the Vineyard Manager and vineyard workers to ensure the team works together positively and in the best interests of the business.

Part-time Vineyard Hand is one of the key roles within Sculptureum and broadly encompasses the following aspects.

Tasks & responsibilities:

  • Perform routine day-to-day tasks on Vineyard weather dependent.
  • Cultivating and Fertilising Soil
  • Training New Vineyard helpers with the help of the Vineyard Manager and Assistant Vineyard Manager
  • Pruning Vines
  • Picking Grapes
  • Spraying in the Vineyard (training provided)
  • Mowing (training provided)
  • Supporting the Vineyard Manager
  • Supporting the Customer Journey with our wine story
  • Wine Tasting with bookings and walking guests through the vineyard-on-vineyard tours
  • Maintenance and upkeep of vineyard equipment and machinery with any issues directed to Vineyard Manager or Operations Manager (training provided)
  • Checking and Maintaining Safety equipment used in the Vineyard (training provided)
  • Support in the Gardens when weather does not permit safety in the Vineyard
  • Sales and Marketing of the property and wine when helping with wine tasting and front of h house jobs

This job will be based in Matakana, so please do not apply if you cannot travel here daily.

Only people eligible to work in this country should apply for this position. Please provide evidence of your work visa or citizenship.

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