Vineyard Operators

Cloudy Bay Vineyards; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% Superannuation

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Annual wine allocation

Wine cellar door discount

Training & development

Team culture

Wellbeing & sustainability

Job summary

Cloudy Bay Vineyards invites enthusiastic Vineyard Operators to join our Marlborough team in permanent, full-time roles, supporting day-to-day vineyard management alongside Vineyard Managers to deliver outstanding viticultural outcomes.

This hands-on role offers exposure to tractor operation, pruning, irrigation, harvests and data recording while emphasising health, safety and sustainability across our premium wine business.

Qualifications

• What we're looking for: You will be a practical, hands-on team player with a strong work ethic and genuine interest in viticulture.
• Class 1 Driver Licence is essential and prior vineyard, agricultural, horticultural, or machinery operation experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn; ability to work independently and with others.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Operating 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 and vineyard support.
• General vineyard maintenance and upkeep.
• Recording spray diaries and timesheets.
• Assisting with data collection and pest/disease monitoring.
• Supporting health, safety and environmental initiatives.

Skills

Class 1 Driver Licence

Vineyard experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Join Cloudy Bay and play a part in producing exceptional wines from some of New Zealand's most iconic vineyard locations. We are currently seeking enthusiastic, motivated and hands-on Vineyard Operators to join our Marlborough Vineyards team in these permanent, full-time roles.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a diverse range of vineyard activities and build a long-term career within the wine industry. The roles support the day-to-day management of Cloudy Bay-owned and managed vineyards, working closely with Vineyard Managers and Assistant Vineyard Managers to deliver outstanding viticultural outcomes.

No two days are the same!

• Operating tractors and vineyard machinery
• Vineyard spraying, mowing, mulching, canopy trimming and cultivation
• Pruning, vine training and canopy management activities
• 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 monitoring of pests and diseases
• Supporting health, safety and environmental initiatives across the business

Requirements

What We're Looking For: You will be a practical, hands-on team player with a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in viticulture. Ideally, you will have:

• A current Class 1 Driver Licence (essential)
• Vineyard, agricultural, horticultural, or machinery operation experience
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• A proactive approach to health, safety and wellbeing

Benefits

Why Join Cloudy Bay? At Cloudy Bay, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:

• 9% Superannuation
• Annual bonus target
• Health insurance
• Annual wine allocation
• A generous discount at our cellar door
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• A strong commitment to health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability
• Staff events and team experiences

If you are passionate about viticulture, enjoy working outdoors, and are looking to grow your career with a premium wine business, we'd love to hear from you.