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Assistant Vineyard Manager
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- Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)
Description
We are in search of a skilled all-rounder to join the team and help us grow our awesome fruit.
At least 3 years previous wine industry experience and a relevant tertiary education are essential.
Our ideal candidate will be physically fit and able to communicate effectively with people in a friendly manner. They will hold a clean Drivers Licence and must have vineyard experience including:
- Supervision of staff
- Machinery operation, service and maintenance
- Spraying (holding Growsafe Certificate would be beneficial)
- Trellis repairs
- Grape pest and disease monitoring/identification
- Irrigation operation, maintenance and problem solving
- Record keeping
- Experience with Biodynamic farming principles would also be beneficial.
Answering to the General Manager – Viticulturist, key roles will include directing the day to day operations in the vineyard including machinery operation, irrigation operation and maintenance, frost fighting and overseeing a number of replant projects. Our ideal applicant will be able to maintain smooth operation of the vineyard in the absence of the GM – Viticulturist. This position is multi-faceted roll, on-the-job training will be given where required.
Responsibilities
Applicants will ideally have New Zealand Citizenship or a Residency Class Visa.
Hard Skills
- Deliverable management
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solver
- Team player
- Skilled Collaborator
