Vintage Cellar Hand, Hawke's Bay Winery

Delegat has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand's leading wine producers, achieving global success with its Oyster Bay brand. We focus exclusively on making the world's most sought-after Super-Premium wines and have invested heavily in modern technology and facilities. Delegat Hawke's Bay winery is an advanced facility with a 10,000-tonne capacity, well equipped for processing Merlot, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay varieties, all of which are harvested locally.

The opportunity

We are seeking dynamic and motivated people to join our team for vintage 2027.

Our Vintage Cellar Hands are involved in various winemaking and cellar operations from grape receival through to fermentation management, clarification, and cooperage operations.

Employment would commence early February 2027 through to late April 2027. Peak work patterns will consist of 12 hours per day, six to seven days per week, with regular days off provided.

About you

• You enjoy being part of a team.
• 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.
• You have previous cellar hand experience or are interested in gaining experience in the wine industry.

Our Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Accommodation allowance and transport to and from the winery
• Vintage meals
• Thorough in-house training and uniform provided

How to apply

If you have the energy and passion to make a positive contribution to one of New Zealand’s most successful and exciting wine companies and to experience a truly rewarding vintage, please apply.