Vintage Cellar Hand

Constellation Brands; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 6,800 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Bankable hours

Meal & weekly treats

Welcome gift pack

Wine tasting

Job summary

Constellation Brands in Marlborough, New Zealand, is seeking both entry-level and experienced cellar hands for the Vintage period. You will be part of a dedicated team producing Kim Crawford wines, with long hours and a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Expect 8–12 hour shifts, six days per week, and opportunities to learn valuable winemaking skills. We offer a competitive wage, the chance to bank hours, and a Welcome gift pack with wine tasting experiences.

Qualifications

• Entry level or experienced cellar hands for Kim Crawford Winery during Vintage period.
• Able to work 8–12 hour days, 6 days a week with ample earning potential.
• Must be able to speak English well and follow instructions in English for safety.

Responsibilities

• Physical work including machinery operation and manual labour.
• Be part of a team working to produce a high-quality vintage wine.
• Support the Vintage period from early March to mid-April, dates may shift slightly.

Skills

Team player

Motivation

Fitness

Health & safety

Shift work

English proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Vintage Vibes & Benefits 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? You will learn some valuable skills and who knows, you may even decide a career in winemaking is for you. If that’s the case, you’ll get to meet people that could help make this a reality. Typically, our vintages run from early-March to mid-April. We're looking for teams to support our Vintage period. Due to the nature of our business, vintage dates might change slightly. Physical work including machinery operation and physical labour 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.

Your Grape Qualities

• We are seeking both entry level and experienced Cellar Hands to join our Kim Crawford Winery for Vintage!
• 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 able to speak English very well and follow instructions in English too, this is to ensure your safety and that of our teams

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. Only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Location

Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

About Constellation Brands

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a U.S.-based company, is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next. Every day, people reach for brands from our high-end, imported beer portfolio anchored by the iconic Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, and favorites like Pacifico, and Victoria; our exceptional wine brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, and Lingua Franca; and our craft spirits brands such as Mi CAMPO Tequila and High West Whiskey. As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and we focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.