Viticulturist

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.

 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.

About the role

Love viticulture and ready to take the next step?  We’re looking for a motivated professional to lead vineyard operations and drive production excellence.

Join a progressive team that values quality, innovation, and collaboration. Make an impact in a thriving vineyard where your expertise counts and your ideas matter.

This is a varied role, based at the Marlborough Vineyards office, but scoped to provide technical and operational support to the wider national viticulture management team. While the role is predominantly focused on our Marlborough operation, the technical team also supports Hawkes Bay, North Canterbury and Central Otago vineyards.
 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee daily vineyard operations: canopy, irrigation, pest control, and harvest prep
• Develop and execute vineyard plans aligned with seasonal and long-term goals
• Monitor vine health, soil, and growth stages for timely decisions
• Manage agrichemical and nutrition programs with compliance and accuracy
• Lead and support teams and contractors for safe, efficient practices
• Maintain precise data and records to drive planning and improvement

What You’ll Bring:

• Tertiary qualification in viticulture, oenology, horticulture, agriculture, or related field
• Solid understanding of viticultural practices and hands-on vineyard operations
• Proven experience in vineyard management with a passion for continuous improvement and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong data analysis skills with ability to apply insights
• Expertise in planning and adjusting agrichemical and nutritional inputs
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Integrity, reliability, and commitment to best practices
• And most importantly… a great sense of humour!

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’ll also have access to:

• Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials 

• Paid Parental Leave
• Loyalty Leave   - earn up to 1-week additional annual leave after 5 yrs
• Vinarchy Anniversary Day off 
• Go Beyond Day - making a difference in your local community 

• Access to an extensive online learning library 
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers

Ready to redefine your future?  APPLY TODAY!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Christmas holiday period, all applications will be reviewed post 5th 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.