Senior Vintage Cellar Hand

JobSpace; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal & weekly treats

Welcome gift pack and wine tasting

Guidance for sourcing accommodation

Harvest celebration

Job summary

Kim Crawford Winery in Marlborough invites applications for a Senior Vintage Cellar Hand. You will lead a small team during Vintage 27, starting in late January 2027, with site-specific training before staff arrive in early March.

The role includes physical work and machinery operation, leading cellar hands, and taking part in daily production meetings with the Production Leader and Shift Supervisors. We welcome both entry-level and experienced Cellar Hands with at least 3 seasons in a medium to

Qualifications

• 3 seasons of vinting experience in a medium to large winery
• Ability to lead a small team during Vintage
• Willingness to work long shifts and weekends when needed

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams of Cellar Hands during Vintage
• Participate in daily production meetings with the team
• Operate winery machinery and maintain safety standards
• Work 8–12 hour days, 6 days a week during peak season
• Collaborate with Production Leader and Shift Supervisors during Vintage

Skills

Team leadership

Vineyard production

Shift work

Safety consciousness

Physical stamina

Tools

Continuous flotation pools

High solids filters

Grape presses

Yeast rehydrators

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Competitive wage plus ability to earn and bank lots of hours
• Meal & weekly treats
• Welcome gift pack and wine tasting
• Meet and work with the awesome and diverse Constellation team - people from all walks of life
• Guidance for sourcing accommodation
• End the season with a fabulous Harvest celebration to reward your hard work!

Crafting Your Journey

If you want to be part of 2027 wine history and contribute to award-winning wines, then this is the role for you. Join us in beautiful Marlborough wine country and experience how wine is made! You will be part of an epic team who work closely together to produce Kim Crawford wine. How amazing will it be to pick up a glass of wine that you helped create?

As a Senior Vintage Cellar Hand, you'll be leading a small team during our Vintage 27 season, starting in late January 2027 for site-specific training prior to the arrival of Vintage staff arriving in early March.

Physical work including machinery operation

Leading small teams of Cellar Hand staff

Taking part in our daily production meetings

Approx. 8-12 hour days, 6 days a week (plenty of earning potential!)

Be part of a team all working towards a common goal to produce incredible wine.

In the supervisory role, you'll work in an area of our Winery during Vintage, taking part in our daily production meetings at the start or end of shift. You'll work closely with the Production Leader and Shift Supervisors prior to and during Vintage.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Cellar Hands to develop their winemaking and management skills and further their career.

Your Grape Qualities

We are seeking both entry level and experienced Cellar Hands to join our Kim Crawford Winery for Vintage!

Minimum of 3 seasons of previous vintage experience in the last 6 years working in a medium to large sized winery.

Experience leading a small team or working as a supervisor (preferred but not essential)

A sound understanding of the process flow of grapes to wine in a medium to large sized winery

Specialist knowledge in operating the following equipment is desirable: continuous flotation pools, high solids filters, grape presses or yeast rehydrators.

A team player with high levels of motivation and a can-do attitude

A reasonable level of fitness

Health and safety conscious

Comfortable with shift work

Be Part of Something Bigger

Kim Crawford and Drylands are just a few of the globally recognised brands grown, produced and distributed by Constellation Brands New Zealand and Australia (CBNZA). Our operational hubs in South Island feature modern equipment with a focus on health and safety. We're known for our innovation, collaboration and excellent operating standards and 'putting people first'.

Constellation Brands is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage participation of all applicants regardless of their background.

Location: Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand