[ref. r51346618] Vintage 2026 Cellar Hands - Blenheim

Located in the heart of Marlborough’s wine region, Marlborough Vintners provides contract winemaking services for a diverse range of brands throughout New Zealand as well as our own label, Ant Moore Wines. We are a dynamic company, also being home to DNA Brewery and The Fancy Cow restaurant.

VINTAGE 2026 CELLAR HANDS

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Fruit receival and processing
• Juice and wine transfers
• Additions and inoculations, juice clarification
• General cellar and equipment sanitation
• Collecting and analysing samples
• Winery machinery operation.

Skills & Experience:

• One prior vintage is desirable OR a keen interest to learn something new.
• Great English and general communication skills.
• Forklift experience and previous machinery operation is desirable, but not essential.
• General level of physical fitness
• Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour depending on experience

What are we offering:

• Fixed term and casual positions at our winery in Blenheim.
• Limited number of extended positions.
• Peak harvest shifts are 12 hours a day, 6 days per week – including weekends.
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

Marlborough Vintners will provide:

• Full induction and training including health and safety requirements.
• Support with finding accommodation.
• Transport to and from the winery during the standard vintage period.
• Work boots and other Personal Protection Equipment as required by task.
• One hot meal per day during 12 shift work.
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and hot drinks to keep you energised.
• Staff Discount card for The Fancy Cow Restaurant.

You will also bring:

• Ability to learn new skills and ways of doing things.
• Good level of fitness to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.
• Motivation to complete jobs to a high standard - focusing on quality and hygiene.
• Enthusiasm for teamwork and helping others.
• Flexibility to multi-task and accept shift schedules.
• Energy to work long hours and weekends.
• Willingness to accept instructions and changes in workload.
• Respect for your workmate’s ethnicity, sexuality, and culture.
• Good sense of humour.

Only people eligible to work in New Zealand should apply for this position, please provide evidence of your work visa or citizenship.

• cover letter and current resume
• with at least two referees and proof of previous work experience
• Any certificates for Degrees or other qualifications
• copy of work visa (if applicable)