Vintage Cellar Hand 2027

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Wither Hills Marlborough invites applications for the 2027 vintage at our onsite winery, a fixed-term, full‑time opportunity running roughly March to mid‑April with a chance of extension, and even onsite housing and meals during 12‑hour shifts. We’re seeking Supervisors/Experienced Cellar Hands who can lead, train and supervise a small team, bring 3–4 vintages experience, and keep health and safety and efficiency a priority; and Cellar Hands (Cellar or Lab) with winery tasks from cleaning and grape receival to fermentation management or routine lab analysis. A pre‑employment drug and alcohol test is required. To apply, include a cover letter, CV and two referees, state the role and visa status, and note that applications close 19 Aug.

Vintage will be here before you know it so the team at Wither Hills are starting the search for our 2027 crew.

We have a number of fixed term positions available within our winery based in Marlborough (one of the closest to the Blenheim township). If you want to be part of a fun and motivated harvest team, make some great award-winning wine, and create memories to last a lifetime then we want to hear from you!

Depending on the season, work will commence early March and finish around mid-April (with the possibility of extension to some contracts).  We have a limited number of rooms to rent in one of our two houses onsite (so you can walk to work). During 12-hour shifts we will provide everyone with a meal.  We also have an array of social events throughout vintage.

All successful applicants will be offered an in-house induction and training for their roles, consider health and safety first and be open to learning our processes and procedures.

SUPERVISORS/EXPERIENCED CELLAR HANDS

Key Tasks/Responsibilities/Experience

• You need to be able to lead, train and supervise a small team of people.
• This position requires a minimum of 3-4 vintages experience (no formal qualifications required)
• Perform routine tasks in the cellar and operate winery machinery.
• Have effective communication skills and be familiar with cellar operations.
• Ability to work 12 hours per day, 6 days per week (weekends included). Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed with a maximum of 72 hours per week during peak.
• You will make health and safety a priority and ensure all tasks are completed to a high-standard and efficiency is maintained.

CELLAR HANDS (Cellar or Lab Based)

Key Tasks/Responsibilities/Experience

• Previous winery experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Cellar Hands will perform tasks such as cleaning, grape receival processing, racking, red and white ferment management, additions, barrel work and more.
• Lab based Cellar Hands will conducting routine analysis on juice & wine samples as well as data entry, industry experience is preferred.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Ability to work 12 hours per day, 6 days per week (weekends included). Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed with a maximum of 72 hours per week during peak.
• You will make health and safety a priority and ensure all tasks are completed to a high-standard and efficiency is maintained.

All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Apply Now and include a cover letter, current CV and at least two referees' details. Please indicate in your cover letter which position you are applying for as well as your visa/residency status.

Applications close 19th Aug