Vineyard Machinery Operator
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Man O' War Vineyards Limited
Waiheke Island,
Auckland/Northland
Man O’ War Vineyards is a unique premium producer located on the shores of Waiheke Island and Ponui Island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. The 2,000-hectare station has 60 hectares of vineyards across 76 separate vineyard sites planted in Cabernet franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Sauvignon Blanc. Our vineyard work is performed to the highest level of detail and that flows into individual hand-crafted batch fermentation in our winery.
Man O’ War Vineyards is seeking new employees to assist in the daily vineyard operations in the vineyard. The successful applicant will preferably have a minimum of one year viticultural experience and a proven history in operating tractors and machinery for this full-time position.
Duties will include:
- Machinery operations including mowing, spraying, cultivation and trimming in an extremely challenging environment
- Day-to-day vineyard maintenance including canopy construction, pruning and trellis maintenance
- Ability to work unsupervised and in a tight team environment
- Flexibility to work extra hours to meet operational and seasonal needs
The successful applicant must have a full driver’s license, your own reliable transport and reside (relocate) on Waiheke Island.
Only people eligible to work in this country should apply for this position. Please provide evidence of your work visa or citizenship.