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About Us

We’ve been making wine with as much thought for our environment as wine excellence for over 30 years. We’re carrying our enduring legacy of sustainability into the future - We’re here for good.

☀️ Winery powered with the help of solar energy
🐸 Nurtured Wetlands Programme
♻️ Locally bottled using recycled NZ glass bottles
🌱 Labels made from sugarcane, a natural, highly renewable, and sustainably sourced material

Grove Mill is a medium sized winery, crushing approximately 3,000 tonnes, and is located in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley.  We are producers of premium, cool climate style wines including, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris sourcing our fruit from over 200 hectares of vineyards throughout the Marlborough area.

 This is where you come into the picture…

We are looking for two Technical Cellar Hands with the following:

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Operate RDV, Crossflow (Xflow) and floatation equipment and carry out rackings, inoculations and other vintage cellar operations with minimal supervision.

• Carry out cellar operations across grape receival, processing, wine transfers, dispatch and cleaning

• Operate winery equipment safely and efficiently, following established procedures and safe work practices

• Complete production records and cellar documentation accurately and in a timely manner

• Maintain wine quality and product integrity throughout all cellar operations

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all cellar areas

• Contribute to continuous improvement in cellar operations and safe working practices

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team 

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous cellar experience, including at least one vintage

• Practical experience operating RDV, floatation and Xflow equipment

• Experience with wine receival and dispatch, including tanker operations

• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and work instructions accurately

• Ability to work safely, efficiently and under pressure while managing multiple tasks

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and work well with others

• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to contribute as part of a team

• A wine-related qualification and a current forklift licence would be an advantageous but are not essential

• Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

What do we provide?

Aside from the unique opportunity to work with one of New Zealand’s most revered wine companies, you will experience vintage with a great team of winemakers and viticulturists.

• Pay range $26.00-$28.00 / hour

• Shifts are typically 12 hours, 6 days per week during fruit receival

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

• A delicious meal with a sweet treat, and snacks are provided during 12-hour shifts

• Shared transport to and from the winery

• Support with finding accommodation

A little more about us…

Grove Mill Winery is part of Foley Wines – a collection of iconic New Zealand wineries and brands from New Zealand’s most acclaimed wine regions. Each with a unique story of New Zealand wine to tell. Our wineries are linked by a common unrelenting purpose; to make great wine that people love to drink around the world – made by land & hand.