Viticulturist

Vinarchy; Wairau Valley; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global wine company in Marlborough is seeking a Viticulturist to support its viticulture team. This role requires relevant qualifications, vineyard management experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive work environment and a competitive rewards package, including unique perks such as a staff wine allowance and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Staff wine allowance

Loyalty Leave

Vinarchy Anniversary Day off

Go Beyond Day

Access to an extensive online learning library

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of viticultural practice and vineyard operations.
• Planning, monitoring and adjusting agrichemical and nutritional vineyard inputs.
• Systems focused with a commitment to continued quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support to the national viticulture management team.
• Support vineyard operations in Marlborough, Hawkes Bay, North Canterbury and Central Otago.

Skills

Vineyard management experience

Data management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficient with technology including Microsoft 365

Education

Relevant Tertiary qualification

Job description

Vinarchy - Redefining wine. Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy brings the best of these historic wine businesses into an exciting future, as one, new, exceptional global wine company.

Managing the entire wine supply chain - from grape to glass - Vinarchy produces wine in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, with employees in almost every continent around the world.

Vinarchy’s diversified portfolio includes our global pillars Jacob’s Creek, Hardys, and Campo Viejo, alongside growth drivers - Grant Burge Wines, Stoneleigh, Jam Shed, Brancott Estate, Mud House, St Hugo, St Hallett and Petaluma - that are accelerating the category globally.

About the role

An opportunity has come up with us for a Viticulturist to join our Viticulture team in an operational capacity. We are seeking a positive, experienced and self-motivated individual to join our established viticulture team as a permanent position.

This is a varied role, based at the Marlborough Vineyards office, but scoped to provide technical and operational support to the wider national viticulture management team. While the role is predominantly focused on our Marlborough operation, the technical team also supports Hawkes Bay, North Canterbury and Central Otago vineyards.

What You Can Expect:

• Fast paced environment
• Wide variety of grape varietals, growing regions and intended uses
• Technology focused
• Lively, supportive and fun place to work
• Open, inclusive, and friendly place to work where your health and wellbeing come first.

What You’ll Bring:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification
• Thorough understanding of viticultural practice and vineyard operations
• Vineyard management experience Data management skills
• Analytical
• Planning, monitoring and adjusting agrichemical and nutritional vineyard inputs
• Proficient with technology including Microsoft 365 applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High levels of integrity and trust
• Systems focused with a commitment to continued quality improvement
• Good sense of humour

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.

We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.

You’ll also have access to:

• Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Loyalty Leave - earn up to 1-week additional annual leave after 5 yrs
• Vinarchy Anniversary Day off
• Go Beyond Day - making a difference in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers

Vinarchy is dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.

The successful applicant must have a current full driver’s license and be prepared to work additional hours, particularly during Vintage.

• Please note all our sites are Smokefree and pre-employment drug testing is required
• You must have the ability to legally work within New Zealand for us to consider your application