Assistant Vineyard Manager (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Waimea Estates

  Marlborough, Marlborough

The Awatere River Wine Company is based in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough and is focused on making high quality varietal wines. We are a young company, and growing fast.

Due to continued growth we are looking for an Assistant Vineyard Manager to join our Awatere based team. This is a hands-on role and involves operational management over multiple vineyard sites. 

Key accountabilities of the role will include:

• Execution of daily vineyard tasks including daily management of vineyard staff
• Management of machinery operations, irrigation management and frost fighting
• Supervising harvest
• Champion the adoption and implementation of best vineyard management technology solutions
• Continual implementation and co-ordination of Health and Safety measures
• Maintain and ensure compliance with spray diaries, SWNZ, and other general record keeping
• Work closely with the winemaking team in assessment and management of yield estimates, vine health and all other factors affecting fruit quality
• Assistance with business planning, budgeting and reporting 

The successful candidate for this position would include:

• Technical and practical knowledge of the viticulture industry with at least 3 years’ experience
• A cheerful disposition, mature work ethic and a team spirit
• Be a self-starter and enjoy getting stuck in
• Have an ability to interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions
• Willingness to take responsibility for the smooth operation of the vineyard
• Understanding and ability to work flexible hours from time to time throughout the viticulture year
• Computer skills 

In return you'll get to exercise autonomy and creativity in a rewarding environment. If you are ready to branch out we would love to hear from you today. This is a full-time, permanent position with remuneration being commensurate with experience. Only people eligible to work in this country should apply for this position. Please provide evidence of your work visa or citizenship.