Vintage 2026 (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Spring Creek Vintners Ltd

  Marlborough, Marlborough

Vintage 2026!

Spring Creek Vintners Ltd. is a 12,000 tonne family owned-winery located in Spring Creek Marlborough. With a state-of-the-art winery, world class vineyards and a large contract grower supply base, we produce premium wines for some of New Zealand's leading winemakers, as well as our own award-winning Rapaura Springs and Summerhouse brands. Joining our winemaking team offers the opportunity to work with some of Marlborough's best wine industry professionals and gain exposure to a broad range of techniques and practices in viticulture and winemaking. We believe in working hard, having fun and are passionate about growing great wine.

We currently have vacancies for the following positions in our winery cellar team:

SENIOR CELLAR HANDS (Cellar or Lab based) Hourly Rate: $29.50 - $32.50 depending on experience.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities/Experience:

• You need to be able to lead, train and supervise a small team of people.

• This position requires a minimum of 2-3 vintages experience (no formal qualifications required, but at least 4 months in a similar role).

• Perform routine tasks in the cellar and operate winery machinery.

• Have effective communication skills and be familiar with cellar operations.

• Ability to work 12 hours per day, 6 days per week (weekends included). Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed with a maximum of 72 hours per week during peak.

• You will make health and safety a priority and ensure all tasks are completed to a high-standard and efficiency is maintained.

CELLAR HANDS (Cellar or Lab-based) Hourly Rate: $25.50 - $27.50 depending on experience.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities/Experience:

• Previous winery experience would be an advantage, but not essential.

• Cellar Hands will perform tasks such as cleaning, grape receival processing, clarification, red and white ferment management, additions, barrel work and more.

• Lab-based Cellar Hands will be conducting routine analysis on juice & wine samples as well as data entry, industry experience is preferred.

• Have effective communication skills.

• Ability to work 12 hours per day, 6 days per week (weekends included). Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed with a maximum of 72 hours per week during peak.

• You will make health and safety a priority and ensure all tasks are completed to a high-standard and efficiency is maintained.

All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Send your application including cover letter and current CV with at least two referees, via the "apply" button provided.

Please indicate in your cover letter which position you are applying for as well as your visa/residency status.

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