Vineyard Operator

Are you passionate about technology and viticulture?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Matapiro vineyard, Hawkes Bay for a permanent Vineyard Operator with vineyard experience.

We are seeking a positive, experienced, and self-motivated individual to join our established viticulture team. This role isn’t just about traditional vineyard tasks; you will also get to work with cutting-edge robotic tractors!

• Focused on Sustainability & Responsibility— the only trace is conviviality

• Retail Discounts | Product Allowance | Career Progression

• World Number 2 in Wine & Spirits with an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands

Salary/ Benefits

Product Allowance (not just wine), Retail Discounts

The Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care, and a strong focus on sustainability and responsibility where our “Good times come from a Good place”—the only trace left behind is conviviality.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Pernod Ricard are an international family with over 19,000 employees spanning across 73 countries and are the world number 2 in the wine and spirits industry. We have an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands such as Absolut, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Jameson, Malfy, Mumm Champagne, as well as Jacob’s Creek, Church Road, Stoneleigh, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines.

Our employees are our brand ambassadors, and our employees are at the heart of our company.

Your unique contribution

This is a varied role, you will be required to work on any of our Hawkes Bay vineyards and be actively involved in all aspects of vineyard work from operating various types of vine management activities, use of LUVs and tractors and tractor mounted implements, irrigation installation and maintenance, grape marc spreading and hand harvesting as required.

This is a great opportunity to join a global company, not only with a portfolio of iconic brands, but with a leadership team who drive the agenda on career development, empowering you to reach your full potential.

You will add value to the team through:

• Operate Oxin Robotic Tractors, carrying out day to day vineyard tasks safely and efficiently using viticultural best practice

• Set up, operate, and maintain vineyard machinery and equipment to a high standard

• Actively participate in improving operational effectiveness

Your perfect blend of Talent

As well as having an impressive blend of entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and ethical commitment, you will also bring:

Preferred:

• Intermediate vineyard experience (1-3years)

• High level of understanding of viticultural practices

• Intermediate skill level operating vineyard equipment and machinery

• Ability to work additional hours from time to time, particularly during the Vintage period.

Essential:

• Good levels of fitness due to physical nature of role

• High standards of work, flexibility, and ability to build strong relationships

• Full Drivers Licence

Become a creator of conviviality

If you want to work with people who acknowledge you and the value you bring, then apply now! You too can be part of the Pernod Ricard Way.

Only those with full, unrestricted working rights in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

Please note all our sites are Smokefree and pre-employment drug testing is required.

Fun Stuff

Product Allowance | N3 Retail Discounts 

Serious Stuff

EAP | Great Parental Leave Policy | Flu Shots | Health Insurance| Rainbow Tick

Feel Good Stuff

S&R Initiatives | Career Development | Volunteer Leave | Responsib’All Day/ The Good Challenge

Diversity & Inclusion at Pernod Ricard

We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and believe that building richly diverse teams and an inclusive culture are integral to delivering our business strategy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer – we welcome applications from diverse communities.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2024-09-30

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