Vineyard Operator: Hands-on Viticulture & Harvest

Cloudy Bay; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% Superannuation

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Annual wine allocation

Cellar door discount

Training & development

Team culture

Health & safety focus

Staff events

Job summary

Cloudy Bay invites applications for Vineyard Operators to join our Marlborough team in permanent, full-time roles. You will contribute to day-to-day vineyard activities alongside Vineyard Managers, operating tractors and equipment, pruning, irrigation, harvest support and general maintenance, in a hands-on, outdoor environment.

The role supports a long-term viticulture career with a premium wine business, offering a hands-on learning path, strong teamwork, and a commitment to health, safety and

Qualifications

• Must have a current Class 1 Driver Licence (essential).
• Experience in vineyard, agricultural, horticultural, or machinery operation.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Proactive approach to health, safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and vineyard machinery
• Vineyard spraying, mowing, mulching, canopy trimming and cultivation
• Pruning, vine training and canopy management
• Irrigation system maintenance and monitoring
• Harvest operations, including machinery operation and vineyard support
• General vineyard maintenance and upkeep
• Recording operational activities, including spray diaries and timesheets
• Assisting with vineyard data collection and pest/disease monitoring
• Supporting health, safety and environmental initiatives across the business

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Vineyard experience

Machinery operation

Health & safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Cloudy Bay invites applications for Vineyard Operators to join our Marlborough team in permanent, full-time roles. You will contribute to day-to-day vineyard activities alongside Vineyard Managers, operating tractors and equipment, pruning, irrigation, harvest support and general maintenance, in a hands-on, outdoor environment.

The role supports a long-term viticulture career with a premium wine business, offering a hands-on learning path, strong teamwork, and a commitment to health, safety and