Head Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Motueka Winemakers and Growers

  Nelson,New Zealand, Southland

We are seeking a Winemaker for our established, award-winning and family-owned business. This role is multi-faceted and will be a key member of the team. This role will commence late-November 2024, or by arrangement. The position is a physically-active role and requires a strong balance of hands-on and technical skills in our 400 tonne winery.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• All day-to-day cellar operations
• Supervise and train vintage staff
• Laboratory analysis
• Review and implementation of SOP
• Oversee safety training and management of compliance issues to provide a safe work place
• Maintain winery equipment and winemaking facilities
• Finish wines for bottling and operate our on-sight bottling line
• Report and complete audits to a regulatory body (MPI & SWNZ)
• Occasional hosting at our onsite wine shop and tasting room

Desired skills and experience:

• Degree in Oenology or equivalent
• Substantial experience (5+ years) in all areas of the winemaking process, ideally leading a winemaking team over several vintages, across a range of varietals.
• Confident in team communication and leadership skills
• Strong maths/lab skills and good engineering/mechanical knowledge
• Experience in a premium winemaking environment with a focus on Sauvignon Blanc
• Strong organizational, teambuilding and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Good forklift skills
• Great communication skills, both written and spoken
• Great sense of humour and positive thinking
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Commitment to the Tasman region