Winemaker
(Wine Jobs:
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Full Time
Quartz Reef
Central Otago,New Zealand,
Otago
Quartz Reef Wines is inviting applications for the pivotal role of Winemaker. This is a long-term role that will suit someone looking to bring their knowledge and experience into a small, dynamic team. Your contribution will directly impact the growth and wellbeing of this well-established brand into the future.
As Winemaker at Quartz Reef Wines, you will be based at the Cromwell winery joining a team consistently working to deliver on their vision of producing high quality wines within a sustainable and profitable environment. With accountability to the General Manager/Owner; this is a senior role that will be responsible for all winemaking operations. As a proud brand advocate, the Winemaker will represent the business and the region promoting the story of brand and place.
Established in 1996; Quartz Reef prides itself as a producer of high-quality wines, reflecting their 30ha unique pioneer Bendigo estate vineyard through biodynamic and organic farming. Recognised for premium hand-crafted Methode Traditionnelle; one of New Zealand’s most loved premium sparkling wines, and its highly regarded Central Otago Estate Pinot Noir.
Our other award-winning wines are Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Rose and Austrian specialty, Gruner Veltliner, with distribution in New Zealand and globally across Australia, Asia, America and Europe.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Oenology.
- 5 years minimum experience in still and sparkling wine production.
- Extensive experience in sparkling wine making, including running a disgorging line.
- Advanced technical and mechanical knowledge and understanding of winery equipment.
- Understanding of viticulture and biodiversity.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to work independently, managing your own workload and be highly organised.
- Strong communication, verbal, written and mathematical skills; including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Passionate about wine.
- A great sense of humour, bringing energy and enthusiasm to the team.
- Strong budgeting skills.
- Proactive and attention to detail.
- Valid forklift and driver’s license.
- Physically capable of performing operational duties.
- Ability to work flexible/extended hours when required.
- All applicants must be NZ based or have the right to work in New Zealand with a full residential visa.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure wine quality is always maintained.
- All winemaking, from grape receival to finished product, with a strong focus on sparkling wine production.
- All vintage operations, including supervision and training vintage staff.
- Laboratory work.
- Warehouse logistics.
- Maintain all winemaking and vineyard records including liaising with auditors: e.g. WSMP, BioGro/Demeter, SWNZ, Customs.
- Monitor safety standards and ensure cellar operations are conducted in accordance with health and safety requirements.
Remuneration/Rewards:
- This role provides the opportunity to work and live in beautiful Central Otago.
- A strong well-established brand and team.
- A permanent senior position and will include a competitive remuneration package.
- No two days are the same.
How To Apply
Please email your application, including CV and covering letter.
