Area Foreperson

Accolade Wines Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wine allowance

Private health insurance

Health & wellbeing checks

Fitness allowance

Vinarchy anniversary leave

Long service leave

Job summary

Accolade Wines Limited in New Zealand is seeking an Area Foreperson to join our vineyard operations, staying hands-on while taking greater ownership of planning, safety and quality. You’ll work with team leads to coordinate daily activities, coach operators and help deliver consistent standards across the site.

This permanent role offers practical leadership development, exposure to vineyard health, irrigation, harvest activities and fleet coordination, with training and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Strong vineyard fundamentals and readiness to broaden experience.
• Ability to guide and support others in practical settings.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with iPad, email and standard workplace systems.
• Flexibility to work outside usual hours for critical vineyard activities.
• Understanding of viticulture and vineyard operations preferred.
• Tractor and machinery operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vineyard Operations: manage vine health, irrigation, trellis maintenance, harvest activities.
• Daily Coordination: communicate daily and weekly work plans and keep vineyard activities moving safely.
• Operator Support: coach and guide Vineyard Operators, share knowledge and maintain standards.
• Planning & Problem-Solving: monitor progress, identify roadblocks and solve practical issues.
• Training: support operator training and assessments and reinforce safe, consistent ways of working.
• Organisation: coordinate fleet servicing, chemical stock control, data entry and other operational requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: look for better ways of working and help the team deliver safe, efficient results.

Skills

Vineyard operations

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Digital literacy - iPad/email

Tools

Tractor operation

Job description

Area Foreperson

Company : Accolade Wines Limited Job Type : Full Time New Zealand

Job Description - Area Foreperson

About Us

Formed in 2025 through the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is a global wine company crafting exceptional wines across Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the US.

With iconic brands including Jacob’s Creek, Hardys, Campo Viejo, Grant Burge, Stoneleigh, Brancott Estate, Mud House, St Hallett and Petaluma, we innovate from grape to glass to shape the future of wine.

About The Role

Know the work? Ready to take more ownership?

This is an opportunity to take the next step in vineyard operations while staying close to the practical work.

As a Vineyard Foreperson, you’ll work alongside our Vineyard Team Leads and Site Managers to help coordinate daily activities, keep work plans moving, solve problems on the ground and support operators to deliver safe, quality work.

You’ll still be actively involved in vineyard operations, but with greater responsibility for seeing the bigger picture: what needs doing, how the work is tracking and where the team may need support.

You’ll coach and guide operators, support training and assessments and help maintain consistent standards across the vineyard. While you’ll provide day‑to‑day guidance and support, the role has no formal direct reports, allowing you to build practical leadership experience through coordination, coaching and influence.

If you’re already someone who sees what needs doing, steps forward to help and takes pride in getting the whole job done well, this could be the role for you.

This is a permanent opportunity to broaden your vineyard experience and build your leadership capability while remaining hands‑on in the operation.

Stay hands‑on. Take more ownership. Build your leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Vineyard Operations: Work across vine health, irrigation, trellis maintenance, vineyard redevelopment and harvest activities.
• Daily Coordination: Help communicate daily and weekly work plans and keep vineyard activities moving safely and efficiently.
• Operator Support: Coach and guide Vineyard Operators, share your knowledge and help maintain consistent standards.
• Planning & Problem‑Solving: Monitor progress, identify roadblocks and help solve practical problems as they arise.
• Training: Support operator training and assessments and reinforce safe, consistent ways of working.
• Organisation: Help coordinate fleet servicing and checks, chemical stock control, data entry and other operational requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Look for better ways of working and help the team deliver safe, efficient and quality results.

These responsibilities reflect the Foreperson role’s mix of practical vineyard operations, daily planning, work‑plan monitoring, coaching, training and problem‑solving.

What You'll Bring:

We’re more interested in finding someone with strong vineyard foundations who is ready to broaden their experience and take on more responsibility than someone who ticks every box.

You’ll bring:

• Confidence constructively guiding and supporting others
• A practical approach to solving problems
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to communicate clearly and work well with different people
• Confidence using an iPad, email and everyday workplace systems
• Flexibility to work outside usual hours when critical vineyard activities require it
• A good practical understanding of viticulture and vineyard operations preferred
• Tractor and machinery operating experience preferred

You don’t need to have held a formal leadership role before. Bring strong vineyard or horticulture or rural operations knowledge, good judgement and the confidence to take more ownership, and we’ll help you continue building your capability.

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.

For our Vineyard Operations Team, that means the opportunity to broaden your experience, take on more responsibility and build your leadership capability while staying connected to hands‑on vineyard operations.

We offer:

• Annual wine allowance – An annual allowance to enjoy across the Vinarchy wine portfolio.
• Private health insurance – Helping you take care of your health with private health cover.
• Health & wellbeing checks – Annual health checks, flu vaccinations and skin checks to help you stay well.
• Fitness allowance – An annual contribution towards a health or wellbeing activity that works for you.

• Vinarchy Anniversary Leave – An extra day of leave each year to celebrate your Vinarchy anniversary.
• Long Service Leave – Extra leave recognising your contribution and time with Vinarchy.

Like the sound of taking the next step while staying close to vineyard operations? We’d like to hear from you.

At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre‑employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.

Our Company Values

• Grow Together
• Integrity In Every Drop
• Own Your Impact
• Simplify To Amplify