Chief Executive Officer

Craggy Range Vineyards Ltd; Hastings; On-site; NZD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Craggy Range Vineyards Ltd in Hastings, North Island, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and commercial leadership across the business. You will own sales and marketing, oversee global distribution relationships, and drive sustainable growth in the premium wine market, with senior leadership experience and export sales exposure highly valued.

Reporting to the Chairman and leading an experienced team, you will shape Craggy Range's legacy while strengthening its position in

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within the wine industry.
• Experience in export wine sales is essential.
• Exposure to the US market is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and commercial leadership across Craggy Range Vineyards Ltd.
• Own sales and marketing, oversee key global distribution relationships.
• Lead and develop teams, set high standards to grow the business.

Skills

Senior leadership

Export wine sales

US market exposure

Brand building

Job description

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Craggy Range Vineyards Ltd – Hastings, North Island

Craggy Range is an iconic, family-owned New Zealand winery with a clear aspiration to sit alongside the great wines of the world.

Through a focus on quality, innovation, leadership, and the undivided support of the Peabody family, Craggy Range continues to receive global recognition for both its wines and hospitality experiences. Recent accolades include recognition at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, being listed by Decanter among the top 15 wines to discover globally, Supreme Winner at the 2026 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence, and recognition with Three Hats at the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Awards.

We are now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer: a commercially astute, humble and values-led leader who understands the discipline, relationships and long-term stewardship required to succeed in the global fine wine market.

Reporting to the Chairman, and supported by an experienced leadership team, you will provide strategic and commercial leadership across the business. You will have direct ownership of sales and marketing, oversee key global distribution relationships, and bring a clear understanding of the commercial fine wine distribution market, including export wine sales and premium market development.

To be successful in this role, you will bring senior leadership experience within the wine industry, with particular strength in sales, marketing, brand building and commercial execution. You will understand the global fine wine landscape and have proven exposure to premium distribution networks, with export wine sales experience essential and exposure to the US market highly advantageous. You will also have demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, setting high standards, and creating the conditions for people to aspire to growth.

We are looking for a custodian: someone who respects what has been built, leads with humility, and has the judgement to evolve rather than revolutionise. At the same time, this person must have a genuine appetite for growth, the ability to galvanise a team around that ambition, and the commercial confidence to strengthen Craggy Range’s position in the world of fine wine.

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of New Zealand’s most respected fine wine estates, with world-class vineyards, winery and hospitality businesses, and an established global distribution network. The next CEO will play a defining role in protecting the Craggy Range legacy while positioning the business for thoughtful, sustainable growth.

For a confidential discussion, please forward your resume to Kristine Kilpatrick: ***email_hidden***

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