Assistant Vineyard Manager (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Carrick Winery (http://www.carrick.co.nz)

  Bannockburn, Central Otago, Otago

Assistant Vineyard Manager

Carrick Vineyard in Central Otago has a small team devoted to growing high quality organic grapes. We are in search of a skilled all-rounder to join the team and help us grow our awesome fruit.

At least 3 years previous wine industry experience and a relevant tertiary education are essential.

Our ideal candidate will be physically fit and able to communicate effectively with people in a friendly manner. They will hold a clean Drivers Licence and must have vineyard experience including:

 ·         Supervision of staff

·         Machinery operation, service and maintenance

·         Spraying (holding Growsafe Certificate would be beneficial)

·         Trellis repairs

·         Grape pest and disease monitoring/identification

·         Irrigation operation, maintenance and problem solving

·         Record keeping

·         Experience with Biodynamic farming principles would also be beneficial

Answering to the General Manager – Viticulturist, key roles will include directing the day to day operations in the vineyard including machinery operation, irrigation operation and maintenance, frost fighting and overseeing a number of replant projects. Our ideal applicant will be able to maintain smooth operation of the vineyard in the absence of the GM – Viticulturist. This position is multi-faceted roll, on-the-job training will be given where required.

 

How To Apply

Applicants will ideally have New Zealand Citizenship or a Residency Class Visa. If you have the experience, value organic farming and would like to be part of a team where openess and collaboration drives a vibrant culture then enquiries and applications can be made to Cliff Wickman:

021 670 086

[email protected]

---