Vintage Laboratory Technician – Kim Crawford Winery

Constellation Brands New Zealand; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal & weekly treats

Welcome gift pack and wine tasting

Meet and work with Constellation team

Accommodation guidance

Harvest celebration

Job summary

Constellation Brands New Zealand invites applications for a Vintage Laboratory Technician at Kim Crawford Winery in Marlborough. The role runs during Vintage 27, starting early March 2027, with hours aligned to vintaging needs and potential for up to 12-hour days, up to six days a week (minimum 30 hours per week).

You will be part of a dynamic team producing Kim Crawford wines, with a supportive environment including accommodation guidance and team-building events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3+ vintages of lab experience within a winery environment.
• Team player with high levels of motivation and a can-do attitude.
• Advanced computer literacy and reporting skills.
• Health and safety conscious.
• Comfortable with shift work.

Responsibilities

• Join a team that works together to produce Kim Crawford wine.
• Support vintage operations during the early March to mid-April period.

Skills

Vintages lab experience

Team player

Computer literacy

Health & safety

Shift work

Job description

Vintage Laboratory Technician – Kim Crawford Winery

We are on the hunt for an experienced Vintage Lab Technician to join us for Vintage ‘27 – kicking off early March 2027.

We’re offering an hourly rate within a band of $27.00 - $29.00 per hour (experience based).

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 fromearly-March to mid-Aprill. We're looking for teams to support our Vintage period. Due to the nature of our business, vintage dates might change slightly.

Up to 12 hour days, (up to) 6 days a week (minimum 30hrs per week).

Be part of a team all working towards a common goal to produce incredible wine.

Your Grape Qualities

• Minimum 2-3+ vintages of lab experience within a winery environment.
• A team player with high levels of motivation and a can-do attitude
• Advanced computer literacy and reporting skills
• Health and safety conscious
• Comfortable with shift work

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’.