Vineyard Operator

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Vineyard Operators to join our Marlborough viticulture teams. Reporting to the Vineyard Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Tractor and machinery operations

• Spray applications

• Irrigation operations

• Hands-on vineyard maintenance

• Harvest operations

This is a full-time permanent role offering 40 hours a week Monday - Friday. Extra hours and weekend work will be required during peak seasons.

About you

• You have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in viticulture / horticulture / agricultural machinery operations

• Viticulture/horticulture qualifications would be an advantage

• You have a clean driver’s license, love working outdoors and are physically fit to perform the duties

• You achieve goals by demonstrating a high level of attention to detail and a safety mindset

• You are an excellent communicator and a team player

Our offer

• Competitive hourly rate with regular hours. Over time rates will apply during the harvest period

• Annual wine allowance, paid parental/partner’s leave and long service benefits.

• Comprehensive training and a supportive environment to allow you to reach your full potential

• A commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be themselves at work

• Be part of a global success story

Who we are

At Delegat we are building a leading global Super Premium wine company, making the world’s most sought-after Super Premium wines with brands Oyster Bay, Delegat and Barossa Valley Estate. Established in 1947 and majority owned by the Delegat family, we were founding members of Sustainable Winegrowing NZ. To support our future growth plans, we now have dedicated teams in six countries and have invested in state-of-the-art wineries and world class vineyards in the prime grape growing regions of New Zealand and Australia. We believe deeply that it is our people that bring our plans to life, turn our goals into reality, and truly make the difference.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be themselves at work. If you believe you are aligned with our values at Delegat, but don't meet all the criteria for this opportunity, we encourage you to still apply or to email us at  recruitment@delegat.com  so we can explore the value you could add to one of our teams.