Machinery Operator, Marlborough
NZ
About Us
Home to Villa Maria, our vision is to be one of the world’s great wine companies, sharing the best of New Zealand wine with the world.
Our grapes come from over 6,000 hectares of planted vineyards and blended in our wineries across three of the renowned wine regions - Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay, and Gisborne - and our wines are exported globally. From grape to glass, we’re passionate about wine and we love what we do!
The Role
Do you enjoy working outdoors and have experience operating tractors? We're looking for a motivated, permanent Vineyard Worker to join our vineyard team.
In this role, you will be carrying out vineyard operations as planned by the Vineyard Manager. Day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Operating vineyard machinery and equipment, including trimmers, sprayers, leaf-pluckers, mulchers and mowers.
• Carrying out irrigation and trellising repairs and maintenance.
• Supporting vineyard development and vine management activities, including planting, training and canopy management.
• Supporting and supervising seasonal or contracted labour when required.
• Assisting with machine harvesting operations during vintage and other vineyard tasks as required.
About you
To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have/are:
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail in all operations to achieve optimal fruit and wine quality.
• Great initiative and drive for continuous improvement in achieving optimal vineyard operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and a commitment to workplace safety.
• Minimum restricted NZ driver license
• Experience operating tractors and/or vineyard machinery
• A willingness to work extended hours and shifts during the harvest period when required.
• GrowSafe/Approved Handler certification, or experience with spraying and chemical handling, would be advantageous.
On Offer
• Salary + wine allowance + wellness allowance
• Southern Cross Health Insurance coverage
• Experience a positive, friendly, and passionate work culture, with occasional wine tastings!
• Diverse career development opportunities across various functions
• Benefit from 1x "You Day" per annum, additional company-paid parental leave, and options to purchase an extra 2 weeks of annual leave per year
Apply
If this role piques your interest, don’t delay – apply online today!