Cellarhand

The HEINEKEN Company; Nelson; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

KiwiSaver contribution 5%

Monthly product allowance

Employee discounts

Enjoyment of Life Leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

DB Breweries, part of the global HEINEKEN family, is seeking a hands-on Cellarhand at Redwood Cidery to support the production team and help maintain safety and quality in cider production. You will handle raw materials, assist filtration, and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, with strong growth opportunities within the HEINEKEN family and a culture that values ideas and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, winery, brewery, food, or beverage environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Forklift licence preferred.
• Relevant science, food technology, or winemaking qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support cider production and filtration processes.
• Receive and handle raw materials and juice deliveries.
• Maintain high hygiene and 5S standards.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-performing team environment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Forklift licence

Education

Science/food technology/winemaking qualifications

Job description

Location: Nelson, Redwood Cidery

Type of Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About The Role

Join DB Breweries, part of the global HEINEKEN family, and help craft the cider enjoyed by Kiwis across the country. We're looking for a hands‑on Cellarhand to support our production team at Redwood Cidery. You'll play a key role in producing high-quality cider, maintaining safety and quality standards, and helping keep operations running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Support cider production and filtration processes
• Receive and handle raw materials and juice deliveries
• Maintain high hygiene and 5S standards
• Contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-performing team environment
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Experience in manufacturing, production, winery, brewery, food, or beverage environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Forklift licence preferred
• Relevant science, food technology, or winemaking qualifications are advantageous

Why join us?

Pioneer. Grow. Together.

At DB Breweries, part of the global HEINEKEN family, you'll join a team where people are empowered to make an impact, grow their careers, and succeed together. We're building a culture where new ideas are encouraged, development is supported, and opportunities can take you further, locally and globally.

Along with a great team culture, you'll enjoy:

• Free health, life and income protection insurance
• 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Monthly product allowance
• Employee discounts across Star Hospitality venues
• Enjoyment of Life Leave, an extra paid day off each year
• Generous parental leave
• Wellbeing support and counselling services