Harvest Cellar Hand: 8-Week Marlborough Vintage, Training

Marisco Vineyards; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal provided

Welcome gift & clothing

Accommodation assistance

Transport to winery

Full training on SOPs

PPE provided

Job summary

Marisco Vineyards in Marlborough is seeking experienced Vintage Cellar Hands for the 2027 harvest. You will support winemaking operations, handling fruit processing, juice transfers, inoculations, and fermentation management in a hands-on cellar role.

The position runs for 8 weeks as a fixed-term contract with 12-hour shifts, full training provided, and accommodation/transport assistance where needed. Prior winery experience is essential and visa status for international applicants is required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least 2 vintages of experience.
• Prior work in a mid-to-large Marlborough winery is a bonus.
• International applicants must hold a valid work visa.

Responsibilities

• Fruit receival and processing
• Juice and wine transfers
• Additions and inoculations
• Juice clarification and ferment management
• General cellar and equipment cleaning
• Forklift operation

Skills

Health & Safety

Physically fit

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Marisco Vineyards in Marlborough is seeking experienced Vintage Cellar Hands for the 2027 harvest. You will support winemaking operations, handling fruit processing, juice transfers, inoculations, and fermentation management in a hands-on cellar role.

The position runs for 8 weeks as a fixed-term contract with 12-hour shifts, full training provided, and accommodation/transport assistance where needed. Prior winery experience is essential and visa status for international applicants is required.