Vineyard Maintenance Worker

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. in Blenheim is offering a seasonal vineyard maintenance role for early January to late February 2027. You will perform bud rubbing, shoot thinning, wire lifting and leaf plucking as part of a small team.

Good physical fitness, reliability and teamwork are essential, along with a willingness to learn and pass a drug test. Own transport is required as the role is site-based.

Qualifications

• Good physical fitness and no injury.
• Reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform bud rubbing and shoot thinning.
• Lift vineyard wires and pluck leaves.
• Repair vineyard infrastructure.
• Work productively as part of a seasonal team.

Skills

Fitness

Reliable

Teamwork

Drug test ok

Own transport

Willingness to learn

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $23.9 - 30.0/h 2 days ago

Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 8/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 2/10

Hours 6/10

Description

Seasonal vineyard maintenance work in Blenheim involving bud rubbing, shoot thinning, wire lifting, leaf plucking and infrastructure repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform bud rubbing and shoot thinning
• Lift vineyard wires and pluck leaves
• Repair vineyard infrastructure
• Work productively as part of a seasonal team

Requirements

• Good physical fitness and no injury
• Reliable and hardworking attitude
• Willingness to learn and work in a team
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Own transportation
• Guaranteed minimum rate of NZ$23.95 per hour
• Potential earnings of approximately NZ$25–$30 per hour
• Seasonal work from early January through late February 2027
• Opportunity to learn vineyard maintenance skills