Winemaker: Lead Cellar, Blends & Vineyard in Central Otago

Gibbston Valley Winery; Gibbston; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Wine allowance / staff allocation

Professional development support

Staff discount

Job summary

Gibbston Valley Winery in Central Otago is seeking a Winemaker to join one of the region’s most established destination wineries. You will work with the Head Winemaker to craft organic Central Otago wines from Bendigo, Gibbston and Pisa.

You will own day-to-day wine condition, analysis and oenological monitoring, lead cellar teams, and ensure bottling readiness and compliance. This hands-on role requires technical skill, organizational ability and strong collaboration with vineyard and

Qualifications

• Technically strong winemaking knowledge and ability to manage winery operations.
• Experience with premium still and sparkling wine production desirable.
• Ability to lead cellar teams and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day wine condition, analysis and oenological monitoring.
• Manage operational vineyard follow-through and cellar workflows.
• Supervise cellar staff, issue work orders, and support vintage staffing.
• Ensure bottling readiness, production records and compliance documentation (WSMP/organic audits).
• Represent the winery at tastings, media and visitor events.

Skills

Wine production

Blending

Quality control

Record keeping

Team leadership

Tools

Vintrace

Job description

Gibbston Valley Winery in Central Otago is seeking a Winemaker to join one of the region’s most established destination wineries. You will work with the Head Winemaker to craft organic Central Otago wines from Bendigo, Gibbston and Pisa.

You will own day-to-day wine condition, analysis and oenological monitoring, lead cellar teams, and ensure bottling readiness and compliance. This hands-on role requires technical skill, organizational ability and strong collaboration with vineyard and