Vineyard team leader / Vineyard Operator (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  The Landing Wines Company

  Kerikeri, Auckland/Northland

Our small team is looking for a key all-rounder with a passion for quality wine production, from pruning to bottling.

Mainly vineyard but includes some winery work, this role follows the seasons to support both operations. 

In the vineyard:

• Supervising, training and working with seasonal staff on all vineyard operations including pruning, shoot thinning, plucking, wire lifting, netting etc.

• New vineyard development – planting, trellis work, training etc.

• Vineyard maintenance – clips, wires, posts etc.

• Pests and diseases, and be able to identify and monitor

• Tractor operation e.g. spraying, mowing, trimming etc.

• Training will be provided, including all relevant courses such as First Aid, Forklift, Growsafe, Manual handling etc. if required.

In the winery the role will require:

• Vintage processing - fruit receival, sorting, destemming, pressing, cleaning.

• Plant and equipment maintenance

• Maintenance of the facility to a high standard

The ideal experience and attributes:

• Agricultural machinery operation experience

• Fit and enthusiastic with problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Viticulture experience

• Supervisor skills, ability to keep a crew working efficiently

• Available to work extra hours throughout the season as required especially over harvest.

• Full driver's license

• Relevant training and experience, e.g. Forklift, tractor, Growsafe etc.

• Responsible and reliable, with respect for equipment and other staff

• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience

As part of a 400-hectare coastal property, The Landing has 13 hectares of vineyard and more planting in the pipeline. The well-equipped on-site winery built in 2019 processes only estate-grown fruit.

First planted in 2007, The Landing is the largest producer in the Bay of Islands and is focused on super-premium expressions of the unique site on which we grow our grapes.

Chardonnay accounts for over half of production and Syrah is the most important red variety. The state-of-the-art winery allows for flexibility and attention to detail to coax the best out of every parcel of fruit.

Our goal is to produce outstanding grapes and wine, and we know achieving that takes extra effort sometimes. The successful applicant should be happy to work long hours at times over harvest and be open to doing extra shifts if weather or other factors dictate throughout the growing season.

The Landing is a multi-faceted operation that alongside the wine business includes honey and olive-oil production, hospitality, landscaping, property development, building maintenance, a native plant nursery, and boating. From time to time, all staff are required to help in other parts of the business.

Pay range $30-$32.50/hr.

Minimum hours 40/week.

Remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications. Start date is negotiable.

 

 

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