Irrigation Technician

Viticultura Contracting Ltd; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Viticultura Contracting Ltd in Cromwell, New Zealand, is looking for a motivated Irrigation Technician to join a leading vineyard management team. You will play a key role in managing day-to-day water management, ensuring the health and productivity of our vineyards across Central Otago.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors and be part of a progressive team dedicated to achieving exceptional vineyard performance and fruit quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in irrigation management and water resources.
• Technical troubleshooting skills with irrigation systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of irrigation & fertigation.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation problems.
• Overall operations of irrigation systems.
• Manage aspects of frost fighting.

Job description

Overview

Join a leading vineyard management team in the heart of Central Otago wine country. Based in Cromwell, we manage premium vineyards across Central Otago and are seeking a motivated Irrigation Technician to help deliver exceptional vineyard performance and fruit quality. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in technical excellence, and wants to be part of a progressive and growing viticulture business. As an Irrigation Technician, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day water management of our vineyards, working closely with clients and our management team to ensure vines are healthy, productive, and performing at their best throughout the season.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of irrigation & fertigation
• Troubleshoot and repair problems
• Overall operations of irrigation system
• Manage aspects of frost fighting