Winemaker (maternity cover)

Spy Valley Wine; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spy Valley Wine in Marlborough, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Winemaker for a fixed-term maternity cover of 15 months. You will lead the winery team and oversee the production of high-quality wines, ensuring all processes meet industry standards and brand requirements.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in a Winemaker role, hands-on cellar experience, and proven staff leadership, with strong attention to detail and a passion for wine media engagement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in a Winemaker role.
• Experience with bottling would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Previous experience leading staff.
• Hands on in the cellar and bottling line.
• Enjoy engaging with wine media and hosting market partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan all aspects of winemaking activities.
• Manage the winemaking process from cellar to bottle. Ensure all winery aspects meet quality, compliance and market requirements.
• Support Lab, Cellar operations and bottling, as required.
• Liaise with clients to ensure the requirements for their wine are met.
• Assist in the maintenance and continual improvement of Health & Safety standards for the company.
• Represent the winery in industry events, tastings, competitions and media engagements and trips as required.
• Lead the winemaking team during vintage and throughout the year.

Skills

Winemaking

Staff leadership

Attention to detail

Hands-on cellar work

Media engagements

Tools

Bottling experience

Job description

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Spy Valley Wine – Marlborough District, South Island

Winemaker (maternity cover)(Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

Spy Valley Wine

Marlborough, Marlborough

Your Mission

We are looking for an experienced Winemaker to lead our winery team for a fixed term 15 month maternity cover.

They will be responsible for the production of award winning, quality wines that meet the requirements of Spy Valley Wine’s consumers.

Key Roles:

• Develop and plan all aspects of winemaking activities
• Manage the winemaking process from cellar to bottle ready. Ensure all winery aspects meet WSMP, SWNZ QC, compliance, food safety, and market eligibility requirements
• Ensure support for Lab, Cellar operations and bottling, as required
• Liaise with clients to ensure the requirements for their wine are met
• Assist in the maintenance and continual improvement of Health & Safety (H&S) standards for the company
• Represent the winery in industry events, tastings, competitions and media engagements and trips as required, including winery tours and tastings to enhance brand visibility and reputation
• Lead the winemaking team during vintage and throughout the year
• Providing regular updates and reports to the senior leadership team

What we are looking for from you:

• At least 3 years experience in a Winemaker role
• Experience with bottling would be an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Previous experience leading staff
• Happy to be involved hands on in the cellar and bottling line
• Enjoy engaging with wine media and hosting market partners

Preferred Start date Monday 31st August 2026