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Vineyard Operator

Payment: Paid Position ($32)
Location: Blenheim
Region: Marlborough/Blenheim/Picton
Experience: Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 31/08/2026
Company: Hunter's Wines (NZ) Ltd

Hunter's Wines (NZ) Ltd, Marlborough

About the role

Full time, permanent position reporting to the Viticulturist. The role encompasses vineyard operations, equipment maintenance, vineyard husbandry, and logistics across the vineyard.

Key responsibilities

  • Canopy spraying
  • Leaf plucking
  • Trimming
  • Undervine cultivation
  • Mowing & mulching
  • Marc and compost spreading
  • Heavy rolling
  • Weed spraying
  • Canopy management
  • Young vine training

About you

  • Able to operate harvesting equipment (harvester or gondola)
  • Capable of undertaking training where required
  • Able to calibrate and maintain vineyard equipment
  • Available to assist with night time frost fighting during season (September – November)
  • Able to ensure frost protection equipment running correctly and refuelled when required

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