Viticulturist Roles

Overview

Viticulturist Roles. Cultivate Your Dream Career: Viticulturist Roles at Spring Creek Vintners in Marlborough

Are you a passionate viticulturist yearning to make your mark in the world-renowned Marlborough wine region of New Zealand?. Spring Creek Vintners, a leading family-owned winery, presents an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated and results-oriented Viticulturist to join their team. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the captivating world of winemaking, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a collaborative, fun-loving team.

Spring Creek Vintners: A Legacy of Excellence in Marlborough Wines

Spring Creek Vintners boasts a rich 20-year history, establishing itself as a prominent player in the New Zealand wine industry. Their success comes from excellence, shown in their winery, vineyards, and dedicated winemaking team. Spring Creek Vintners produces award-winning wines and offers specialized winemaking services to various clients. They expand globally through partnerships with top distributors and retailers for continued international growth.

The Viticulturist: The Heartbeat of Spring Creek’s Vineyards

As Spring Creek Vintners’ Viticulturist, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the production of top-quality grapes, the foundation for their exceptional wines. Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Leading a Dedicated Viticulture Team: You’ll oversee a team of vineyard managers and operators across company-owned vineyards, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Cultivating Excellence Across Marlborough: Your expertise will extend beyond company-owned vineyards. You’ll collaborate with and support a network of fantastic grape growers throughout the Marlborough region.
• Mastermind of Vineyard Operations: From meticulous planning and development to hands-on implementation, you’ll oversee all aspects of vineyard operations, ensuring adherence to established plans developed in collaboration with the winemaking team.
• A Viticultural Visionary: Your role goes beyond daily operations. You’ll be actively involved throughout the entire growing season, from planning pruning strategies and developing spray programs to adapting to seasonal changes and coordinating harvests.
• Championing Quality and Efficiency: Ensuring the highest possible quality standards for all grapes is paramount. You’ll achieve this through efficient and professional vineyard management practices.
• Budgeting and Beyond: You’ll play a key role in managing vineyard budgets and timelines, optimizing results for both contracted growers and the winemaking process.
• Safety First: Maintaining a safe working environment is crucial. You’ll ensure all health and safety standards are met and adhered to across all vineyard operations.

The Ideal Viticulturist: A Blend of Expertise and Passion / Viticulturist Roles

While a tertiary qualification in Viticulture an individual who embodies the following qualities:

• Proven Industry Experience: A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple vineyard sites and stakeholders, is essential.
• SWNZ Expertise: Experience in vineyard production.
• Viticulture Virtuoso: In-depth knowledge of viticulture systems, processes, and safety requirements is crucial for success in this role.
• Organizational Acumen: Excellent time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills are key, allowing you to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines effectively.
• Team Player with Independence: Must be team player.
• Safety Champion: A strong commitment to maintaining a positive health and safety culture and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement is expected.
• Passionate Spirit: A touch of humor, a deep passion for winemaking, and a desire to have fun are the perfect complements to your expertise!

Embrace the Marlborough Lifestyle: A Career Beyond the Vines

Spring Creek Vintners offers more than just a rewarding career; it presents an exceptional lifestyle opportunity. Imagine working amidst the breathtaking scenery of Marlborough, a region renowned for its wineries and outdoor activities. The opportunity to relocate to this stunning part of New Zealand is an added perk for the successful candidate.

Ready to Cultivate Your Viticulture Dreams?

If you’re a highly motivated, this role is for you! Don’t miss this chance to join Spring Creek Vintners’ dedicated team. To apply, send your resume and express your interest to Tania McCaa at tania@searchrec