Vineyard Worker Growing Season
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Payment: $25.00 Location: Kurow, Waitaki Valley
Region: Otago/Queenstown/Wanaka Experience: Limited Experience Necessary

Seeking a team of fixed-term workers to assist with the growing season at Te Kano Estate's Waitaki Valley vineyard for period Tuesday 27th October – Thursday 24th December. Previous experience preferred but not a deal breaker. 

Discounted accommodation included at a fixed weekly cost deducted from pay.

Tasks:

  • Shoot thinning
  • Bud rubbing
  • Wire lifting
  • Leaf plucking
  • Other vineyard /landscaping tasks as required
  • Some winery work: Bottling, labelling, packaging

The deal:

  • $25.00/hr + 8% holiday pay
  • Standard 8hr workdays, 32hr minimum weeks, Monday-Sunday with flexibility. Weather and other vineyard operations will affect work hours
  • All training provided
  • All tools provided
  • Bring your own work boots

The right candidates will:

  • Be legally permitted to work in New Zealand
  • Have their own reliable vehicle or means of arriving to Kurow independently
  • Be physically fit, able to carry out repetitive outdoor work to a high standard
  • Have a good attitude and attention to detail, able to follow ongoing instruction
  • Have previous experience in a horticultural or viticultural role

TO APPLY:

Use the online application form for this listing and give an overview of your previous relevant work experience. Please have at least one reference ready. Candidates will be contacted via text/whatsapp followed by brief phone interviews

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About the vineyard & winery:

  • 6ha of vines: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Riesling
  • Premium wine: Quality is paramount. High standard of work is expected
  • Fully operational winery: Some bottling, labelling and packaging work is expected

About the house:

  • House is onsite - no commute required
  • 5 bedrooms, each with bedding and heater
  • Fireplace
  • Full kitchen including 2 fridges, dishwasher
  • Wi-Fi and TV
  • Laundry

About Kurow:

  • In the heart of the Waitaki Valley, 40 minutes from Oamaru, 2hrs from Cromwell and 2hrs from Dunedin
  • Township is a 5-minute drive from the vineyard. There you'll find a Four Square, pubs, cafes, 24hr gym, laundromat, takeaways, wine bar and more
  • Outdoorsy! Cycling, tramping, hunting, swimming holes, disc golf, sport etc all in the area