Head of Viticulture & High-Performance Vineyard Ops

Delegat; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Parental/partner’s leave

Long service benefits

Supportive growth environment

Engaged team culture

Core values: Winning Together, Mastery

Job summary

Delegat is seeking a Head of Viticulture based in Blenheim to lead our New Zealand viticultural teams. You will implement scientifically led practices to optimise yield and quality across our 3,200 hectares in Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay, reporting to Group Operations Manager - Viticulture and Winemaking.

You will lead Vineyard Managers and Viticulturalists, plan operations, manage budgets, and foster a high-performance, safety-focused culture across our world-class vineyards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a tertiary qualification in viticulture.
• Experience leading large-scale viticulture operations with commercial acumen.
• Proven track record in high-performance environments.
• Strong people leadership and development capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of NZ WHS legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement and development of Vineyard Managers and Viticulturalists to drive excellence.
• Plan vineyard operations to optimise yield and quality while pursuing efficiency.
• Oversee budgets and equipment needs for the Viticulture division.
• Foster a high-performance culture with strong health and safety across teams.

Skills

Leadership & People management

Viticulture management

WHS knowledge NZ

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in viticulture

Job description

Delegat is seeking a Head of Viticulture based in Blenheim to lead our New Zealand viticultural teams. You will implement scientifically led practices to optimise yield and quality across our 3,200 hectares in Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay, reporting to Group Operations Manager - Viticulture and Winemaking.

You will lead Vineyard Managers and Viticulturalists, plan operations, manage budgets, and foster a high-performance, safety-focused culture across our world-class vineyards.