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Viticulture Technician
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Hastings,
Hawke's Bay
About Us
Constellation Brands New Zealand is the country’s #1 exporter of wine to the US, with our brands Kim Crawford and Nobilo driving category growth across the Pacific. Here at home and in Australia, our innovation continues to hit store shelves with Crafters Union, Selaks Taste Collection and more. Our people and brands are what set us apart from the competition, to carry out our vision of ‘elevating life with every glass raised.’
About the Role
Reporting to the National Viticulturist, this role covers our vineyards across Hawke’s Bay where the journey of our award-winning wines begins. In addition to advising on technical vineyard management, you would have a key role to play with our Block Managers to highlight block performance and identify ways to controls pests and diseases and increase quality and yields.
Key Responsibilities
- All aspects of growing and optimising quality in conjunction with Block Managers
- Collection and analysis of data that monitors phenology, vine health, stress, pests and disease
- Work with the Block Manager to monitor individual block performance, highlight issues and ensure an efficient and timely pest and disease control programme
- Liaise with the National Technical Viticulturist and oversee the completion of tasks such as soil testing, fertiliser application, and tissue testing, plus any trial work on the vineyards
- Oversee the collection of data for yield estimation and long-term block history
- Provide support for all tasks and record keeping requirements of the SWNZ program
- Adhere to company health and safety standards
About You
- Horticultural or Viticultural degree or diploma and/or demonstrated vineyard experience
- Strong computer skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Time management and planning abilities
- Ability to work flexible hours over vintage
- A current driver’s licence
Benefits and Culture
Our benefits include a bonus scheme, Safe Ride Home Programme, wine allowance, wellness programme, and more. We offer a team environment as the Viticulture teams often work with winemakers to bring out the best quality for our customers. We celebrate our successes year-round with an end-of-year harvest party, children’s Christmas party for family, Selaks Roast Day lunch, and much more.