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Vintage Cellar Hand, Marlborough Winery

CompanyDelegat
LocationNew Zealand
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 28, 2026
About The Company
Welcome to Delegat. Delegat Limited is the driving force behind leading Super Premium wine brands Oyster Bay and Barossa Valley Estate. Founded in 1947, Delegat is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with wineries and vineyards in the prime grape growing regions of New Zealand and Australia. By any measure, Delegat is a global wine industry success story. In many parts of the world, we have transformed the Super Premium wine category. Our brands are not just enjoyed, they have become an important part of the lifestyles of aspirational wine lovers. In the business world, we have been awarded best growth strategy, New Zealand Company of the Year, and held up as a global wine industry benchmark. Our Oyster Bay brand continues to be one of the world’s most loved wine brands and has received numerous accolades from consumers and wine professionals alike. With Barossa Valley Estate quickly emerging on the world stage as a sought-after Super Premium Australian red wine brand, it is little wonder Delegat has grown 22 fold since 2022. What sits behind this success? In short, clarity of vision, bold plans, and most importantly, our Great Wine People who bring it all to life. We invite you to join us on our journey.
About the Role

Delegat Marlborough winery is a large, modern state of the art facility with a 40,000-tonne capacity which houses all its equipment and facilities under one roof. Our team focus primarily on Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir varieties which are all harvested locally.

The opportunity

We are seeking dynamic and motivated people to join our team for a truly rewarding vintage experience.

Vintage Cellar Hands will be involved in various winemaking and cellar operations which include:

  • Grape receival and pressing
  • Clarification and inoculation
  • Fermentation management of red and white wines
  • Cooperage operations 
  • General cellar work, transfers, additions

Employment would commence late February 2027 through to mid-April 2027, for some people this would be extended to May 2027. Peak harvest operations will involve 12 hours per day, six days per week. We also guarantee a minimum of 30 hours a week before and after the harvest period. 

We have 40 positions Vintage Cellar Hand positions available. Pay rates for theses role will be based on experience and will range between $26.50 and $31.00 per hour.

About you

  • You enjoy being part of a team and working alongside great people.
  • You take pride in doing quality work, have a great eye for detail, and enjoy working alongside others to achieve shared goals.
  • You bring energy, initiative, and a can-do attitude, and are excited by the challenge of a busy and rewarding vintage season.
  • Whether you already have cellar experience or are eager to start your journey in the wine industry, we'd love to hear from you!

Our offer

We support our vintage team by providing:

  • Thorough in-house training
  • Daily transport to and from the winery during the harvest period
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Vintage meals.

We believe that it is our people that bring our plans to life, turn our goals into reality, and truly make the difference.

If you have the energy and drive to make a positive contribution as a member of a passionate team, then please apply.

Key Skills
WinemakingCellar operationsGrape receivalPressingClarificationInoculationFermentation managementCooperage operationsAttention to detailTeamwork
Categories
Food & BeverageManufacturingAgricultureTrades
Benefits
In-house trainingDaily transportPersonal protective equipmentVintage meals
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Vintage Cellar Hands will perform various winemaking and cellar operations including grape receival, pressing, and fermentation management. They are also responsible for general cellar work such as transfers and additions to ensure high-quality wine production.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
NZ$27 - NZ$31
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
344
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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