Vineyard Machinery Operator
About Us
Be part of our Martinborough wine story as we strive towards perfection one vintage at a time. Based at our Martinborough Vineyard winery, you’ll be working across the vineyards for our Te Kairanga and Martinborough Vineyard brands.
This is where you come into the picture.We have an exciting opportunity for a Vineyard Machinery Operator to join our dedicated team working on Vineyards around Martinborough. This is a full-time role guaranteed 40 hours per week.
The role offers variety, including fungicide spraying, mowing, pruning, irrigation repairs and maintenance and general vineyard tasks. You will also have the opportunity to work with the latest technology, with mechanised canopy management, trimming and leaf plucking part of our operations.You will work closely with the Machinery Foreman, who oversees daily operations.
You may be required to work extended hours depending on the season and during harvest.
The successful applicant will:
o Bring hands on experience from viticulture or agricultural.o Be a positive team focused person who can also work confidently on your own.
o Know your way around tractors and machinery and keep them running smoothly.
o Be physically fit and ready for the practical demands of vineyard life.
o Take pride in producing quality work, with a sharp eye for detail.
o Be a clear communicator who works well with others.
o A valid New Zealand drivers Licence.
o A Growsafe Certificate would be advantageous.
What do we provide?A competitive hourly rate will be offered to the successful candidate and a yearly wine allowance with training and development opportunities. We like to celebrate our successes year-round with BBQs, wine tastings, end of harvest and Christmas celebrations with our other Martinborough teams.
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in New Zealand without needing sponsorship. Applicants on a Working Holiday Visa or Accredited Employer Work Visa holders will not be considered for this role.
The Company has a Drug and Alcohol Policy, and employment will be subject to the successful completion of a Pre-Employment Drug Test.
A little more about us…
Foley Wines is a collection of iconic New Zealand wineries and brands from New Zealand’s most acclaimed wine regions. Each with a unique story of New Zealand wine to tell. Our wineries are linked by a common unrelenting purpose; to make great wine that people love to drink around the world – made by land & hand.
We are proud custodians of the Martinborough Vineyard, Te Kairanga, Grove Mill, Vavasour and Mt Difficulty wineries, and world-recognised brands such as Roaring Meg, Russian Jack, Dashwood, and Te Tera.