Cellar Hands / Full-time & Fixed-term (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Allan Scott Family Winemakers

  Rapaura, Marlborough

We are looking for a full-time Cellar Hand and a fixed-term Cellar Hand (6 months) to join our dedicated winery team. Watch the video below and find out what your work would look like. 

Just like the vines themselves, the family’s story is entwined in the very roots of Marlborough winemaking. In 1990, Allan and his wife Catherine founded Allan Scott Family Winemakers, one of the region’s first independent wineries. Just as the name promises, it has always been a family affair, and now it has evolved into a true family calling.

The Scott family are innovative and adventurous winemakers with an unparalleled desire to let everyone try the best of what New Zealand has had to offer since 1975.

Full-time Cellar Hand

You will:

• Be trained in all aspects of the winemaking process.
• Operate all types of winery equipment, from harvest through to bottling. Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to multi-task are essential.
• Have strong communication skills and be able to work efficiently in a team, as well as independently.
• Be required to work additional hours over the vintage period.
• Train incoming vintage staff and supervise shifts.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a winery is preferred but not required.
• Supervisor experience and/or lab experience would be an advantage, and a forklift license is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to work hard, learn, and share ideas.

We are offering:

• Competitive wages.
• Wine allowance.
• On and off-site training provided.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of premium wines.
• Opportunity to work in a strong and passionate team where you can learn and grow.

Fixed-term Cellar Hand (6-month contract with the possibility of extension to Vintage 2025)

You will:

• Be trained in all aspects of the winemaking process.
• Operate all types of winery equipment.
• Have strong communication skills and be able to work efficiently in a team, as well as independently.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 vintage experience working in a winery is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of winemaking principles and cellar operations is advantageous.
• Willingness to work hard, learn, and share ideas.

We are offering:

• Competitive wages.
• Wine allowance.
• On and off-site training provided.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of premium wines.

Please note these positions are only available for people with the legal right to work in New Zealand.

How To Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter and CV.

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