Head Winemaker (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

Full Time

  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

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