V26 Cellar Hands
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Contract
Booster Wine Group
Marlborough,New Zealand,
Marlborough
Booster Wine Group is a collection of NZ wineries & brands, including Awatere River Wine Company, Waimea Estates, Gravity Winery, Bannock Brae and Sileni Wines. We are now recruiting for multiple dynamic, reliable team players to join us as Vintage Cellar Hands for the 2026 harvest at our Marlborough based winery, Awatere River wines.
Awatere River Wine Company is located in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley producing premium Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Methode sparkling wine from our vineyards.
We provide a fantastic work and learning environment. You will gain exposure to numerous aspects of the winemaking process, as well as the opportunity to be part of a close-knit, friendly team who are dedicated to producing quality wines.
The vintage positions will commence early-March, depending on the grape growing season. We offer a minimum 8-week contract, with a chance of extending some contracts depending on experience/growing season. As expected, long vintage hours and shiftwork are required during the peak of harvest, and we provide a meal each day over this peak. We are happy to assist you with finding accommodation if required.
We are recruiting for multiple vintage cellar hands.
Vintage Cellar hand responsibilities & tasks:
- Grape receival, processing and pressing
- Flotation & filtration
- Racking & transfers
- Additions & Inoculations
- Barrel management
- General cellar & Equipment hygiene
- Previous experience in Forklift, RDV, Dieme Presses, batch & continuous flotation and Omnia High Solids Crossflow is an advantage, but not essential
Our ideal candidates will possess:
- A minimum of 2 vintages experience
- A passion for making wine
- Can-do attitude with attention to detail
- Appetite for hard work with a reasonable level of fitness
- Health & Safety conscious
- A great sense of humor and the ability to communicate effectively in English
- The ability to work well with others as part of a team
In return, we will provide:
- A competitive wage rate depending on experience
- Minimum 8-week contract, with the possibility of extension (Vintage dependent)
- A minimum of 32 hours per week
- 12-hour shifts during the peak of vintage, with rostered days off
- 1x daily meal during 12-hour shift work
- Transport to and from the winery
- Assistance in finding accommodation
- Full on the job training
- Chance to increase your knowledge of New Zealand wine
- A supportive and positive working environment
To apply, please forward a CV, contact details for 2 referees, and a covering letter outlining your main areas of experience, via the ‘Apply Now’ button.  
