Vintage Cellar Hand

Vinarchy group.; Napier; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinarchy is seeking reliable team players for fixed term roles in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, as part of the 2027 Vintage. Roles commence early to mid‑February and run through the vintage period.

You will work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment operating winery equipment, handling grape receival, fermentation support and barrel tasks. A 6‑day week and outdoor work are required; prior vintage experience is a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Solid English literacy and numeracy is required.
• Physical fitness for manual tasks and outdoor work.
• Willingness to work long shifts across a 6-day week.
• Previous vintage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses, crushers, pumps and other winery equipment.
• Grape receival, crushing and juice/wine transfers.
• Perform pump overs, rack and returns, additions and fermentation support.
• Barrel work— filling, emptying, topping and cleaning.
• Record data on log sheets and cellar notes.

Skills

Team player

English literacy

Physical fitness

Manual tasks

Stamina

Tools

Winery equipment

Data logs

Job description

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Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.

Vinarchy is a global wine company committed to redefining what wine can be. We craft extraordinary wines across Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States and share them with the world.

We’re relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass. And vintage is where the magic begins.

These positions are based in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

About The Role

We’re gearing up for our 2027 Vintage season, and the excitement is already building. This is your chance to join a crew that works hard, laughs often, makes great wine and even better memories.

Vintage is dynamic, intense, rewarding and absolutely one ‑ of ‑ a ‑ kind, and we want a great team beside us to make it unforgettable.

These fixed term roles kick off in early to mid ‑ February and run right through the vintage period. It’s fast ‑ paced, hands ‑ on, physical work, and you’ll be right in the thick of the action that turns grapes into wine.

Depending on your experience, you may be involved in:

Operating presses, crushers, pumps and other winery equipment

Grape receival, crushing and juice/wine transfers

Performing pump overs, rack and returns, additions and fermentation support

Barrel work — filling, emptying, topping and cleaning

Recording data on log sheets and cellar notes

About You

You’re a team ‑ orientated, passionate individual who thrives under pressure and enjoys getting stuck into hands ‑ on work.

• Applicants must have, or be eligible to obtain, the appropriate legal right to work in New Zealand
• A solid level of English, literacy and numeracy is required to ensure safe work practices on site.
• Physical fitness to undertake manual tasks and a bility to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces (training provided)
• Willingness to work long shifts across a 6 ‑ day working week
• Previous vintage experience is great - but not essential… We train well.

Why You'll Love It

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their best work. We empower our teams, celebrate success and create unforgettable vintage experiences.

Working with a world ‑ class winemaking team

Real production experience that builds your skills and your career

Make your mark this vintage. Join the team that turns grapes into greatness!

All applicants will be required to provide proof of legal work rights.#LI-DNI