Winemaker

About Us

Vinarchy - Redefining wine.
 
Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy brings the best of these historic wine businesses into an exciting future, as one, new, exceptional global wine company.

Managing the entire wine supply chain - from grape to glass - Vinarchy produces wine in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, with employees in almost every continent around the world.  

Vinarchy’s diversified portfolio includes our global pillars Jacob’s Creek, Hardys, and Campo Viejo, alongside growth drivers - Grant Burge Wines, Stoneleigh, Jam Shed, Brancott Estate, Mud House, St Hugo, St Hallett and Petaluma - that are accelerating the category globally. 

Croser, Tatachilla, Greasy Fingers, Cupiolo, Tapabrava, Castillo de Ibiza, J-Harden and Dolly Wines are the future stars driving the industry forward, while Ysios, Church Road and Bay of Fires are fine wine jewels crafted by some of the world’s best winemakers.

Innovative, ambitious and imaginative, Vinarchy challenges the conventions of the industry to lead, shape and grow the future of the wine category.

About the Role

Vinarchy Winemakers New Zealand has a permanent, full-time position available for a Winemaker. You will work with the Senior Winemaker to ensure wine quality and stylistic direction is correct for your brands and blends while being responsible for producing wines that comply with regulatory requirements.

To be successful in this role you will need to be ready to step into the Winemaker role and hit the ground running, with a can-do attitude, enthusiasm, have problem solving skills, to be hard working and have the ability to thrive in a continuous improvement environment with a safety focus. You should have a practical aptitude and good communication skills.

What You'll Do

•    Take a leadership role in projects, manage them from end to end.
•    Over critical Vintage period lead by example and assist in training and mentoring 
•    Take on aspects of Senior Winemaker role in Senior Winemakers absence 
•    Have a strategic view of winemaking for region and for the winery, acting to ensure daily activity supports the strategy
•    Become a subject matter expert on our Wine Management systems

What You'll Bring

Essential:
•    Tertiary Qualification in Winemaking or bachelor’s in science
•    Excellent Communication Skills
•    Previous Winemaking Experience – 4 years in a medium to large winery
•    Strong Computer Skills
•    Good palate and appreciation of wine styles and quality

Desired:
•    Leadership experience
•    Understanding and experience of winemaking styles specific to Marlborough
•    Winemaking in a large format 

Why Join Us!

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.

We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.

You will also have access to: 
•    Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials 
•    Access to an extensive online learning library 
•    Annual Flu Vaccination Program 
•    Employee Assistance Program & Various exclusive employee discounts


Ready to redefine your future?  APPLY TODAY!

At Vinarchy we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability. 

Our Company Values

•    Ownership
•    Focus
•    Innovate
•    Results
•    Leadership