Chief Winemaker
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Craggy Range Vineyards
Hawkes Bay,
Hawke's Bay
Craggy Range is a leading family-owned New Zealand winery, established in 1999 and based in the beautiful region of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. We have a clear aspiration to sit alongside the great wineries of the world, and due to being supported by a 1000 year family trust, we have the time to achieve it.
For the first time in more than a decade we are advertising a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Winemaker to join our team as Chief Winemaker, leading a team of experienced individuals to create some of NZ most iconic wines.
Working across our key vineyards in Hawkes Bay, Martinborough & Marlborough, the Chief Winemaker will continue to build on the tradition and quality of Craggy Range. You will also be a key brand Ambassador for Craggy Range, travelling to international markets to tell our story and present our wines, while utilizing your strong network in the process.
Your outstanding qualifications and experience provide you with the knowledge and technical ability to lead your team with an uncompromising attention to detail across our two Wineries at our Gimblett Gravels and Giants Vineyards. Both wineries have been designed with meticulous craftsmanship in mind, small batch, high-quality production and feature world-class equipment and technology.
To be eligible for this role we would expect a minimum 5 years in a senior winemaking role, a proven track record for making the highest quality wine, experience and exposure to the great wines of the world through a diversity of experience including vintages in other regions outside of New Zealand.
This position sits on the Craggy Range Leadership team, so it is expected that you are a good leader of people, have strong commercial acumen and an ability and desire to contribute to the strategic direction of Craggy Range.
This is a very exciting opportunity to join a highly-respected and enviably resourced winery, with a world-class ambition.
