Winery Technician
Marlborough, New Zealand
About Us?
Formed in 2025 through the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is a global wine company crafting exceptional wines across Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the US. With iconic brands including Jacob’s Creek, Hardys, Campo Viejo, Grant Burge, Stoneleigh, Brancott Estate, Mud House, St Hallett and Petaluma, we innovate from grape to glass to shape the future of wine.
About the role:
Working with the Assistant Winery Manager and Winemaking Team, this role helps coordinate daily activities, supports training and SOP development, and contributes to a safe, engaged and high-performing cellar environment. The Winery Technician provides technical expertise and hands-on support for cellar operations to ensure wine quality, safety and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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- Operations: Support daily winery operations by ensuring tasks are planned, compliant, and efficiently executed.
- Technical: Provide technical expertise to optimize winery equipment and processing performance.
- Education & Training: Coordinate cellar training, maintain records, and deliver inductions to promote ongoing learning.
- Leadership: Mentor cellar staff, drive continuous improvement, and foster a safe, engaging work environment.
- Compliance & QSE: Uphold quality, safety, and environmental standards while ensuring adherence to company policies and legal obligations.
What you'll bring:
- Technical expertise with winery tools, machinery and equipment
- Experience in wine production, including prior vintage experience
- Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership capability
- Ability to train others and maintain high operational standards
- Competency in Windows-based systems and attention to detail
Why work for 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. We offer:
- Annual wine allowance and exclusive wine special
- Paid Parental Leave
- Go Beyond Day – make an impact in your community
- Access to online learning resources
- Private health insurance discounts & annual flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program and exclusive discounts
PLEASE NOTE- Due to the Christmas holiday period, all applications will be reviewed post 12th Jan.
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.