Vintage Cellar Hand - Hawke's Bay

About Us

Excitement is growing at Indevin as we gear up for the most exhilarating time of the year: vintage! 

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

As we gear up for V25, we’re on the hunt for Cellar Hands to build our Vintage team at our Gimblett Gravels Winery in the Hawke's Bay, to get all the grapes in and processed into wine so we can get it out the door to NZ and international shelves.   

For the team at the heart of this annual experience, there’s much more to be made in addition to wine.  You'll make great friends (it'll feel like family by the end), good money, learn new skills and make incredible memories.  That's just a taste of what you can look forward to as part of our vintage crew. 

We have a range of exciting opportunities to apply for! 

1. perhaps you have no winery experience but have always wanted to do a vintage, well we have a role for you! 
2. maybe you have done a few vintages, and want to learn even more 
3. or maybe you consider yourself a bit of a vintage veteran and are capable of working in a more challenging role? We want to hear from you all! 

This role is based at our state-of-the-art winery situated on the edge of the Gimblett Gravels, specialising in the production of Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The proximity of the winery to our vineyards allowing for fruit to be processed within minutes of being picked with gentle machinery allowing exceptional flexibility and quality control.

What you need to be successful

Regardless of your level of experience, we will provide you with all the training you need to be successful in the role!

We do need all our Vintage crew members to:

• Be hard-working, motivated and have a can-do attitude
• Be available to commit to the timeframes
• Be a sound problem solver with the ability to do so under pressure 
• Be physically fit, reliable and a team player
• Have safety at the forefront, living our ‘Safety by Choice, not by Chance’ value
• Be able to speak English very well and follow instructions in English too, this is to ensure your safety and that of our teams

Typically, our vintages run from mid-February to late-April. Because of the nature of our business, our vintage dates might change slightly, but we will always keep you up-to-date with the latest information as we get it.

What Else to Expect

• This is a fast-paced environment and involves a fair amount of manual labour and concentration
• Along with a great hourly rate, we have a number of additional benefits to add to your package! 
• You’ll need to be available to work shifts of up to 12 hours, 6 days a week, at vintage peak
• You need to be prepared to undertake a pre-employment medical examination and drug and alcohol test
• If you’re up for a working adventure with one of New Zealand’s best-loved wineries, get in touch today!
   

On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate + night shift allowances where applicable
• Bring your friends and experience the magic of Vintage in New Zealand!
• Gain experience you can transfer to different Vintages across the globe!
• Learn from a positive, tight-knit, experienced team
• Step into an active, fun team focused and collaborative role
• Create a product that will bring joy to the world! 
• If you have worked a Vintage at Indevin previously, you will be eligible for a bonus for returning
• The occasional wine tasting!

Apply

If this role piques your interest, don’t delay – apply online today! Our recruitment team will match your experience to the best opportunity, so apply today and tell us about yourself.