Assistant Winemaker

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Detail information about job Assistant Winemaker. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Working for highly reputable winery
• Small and established team
• Opportunity to experience all aspects of winemaking

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Winemaker to join our winery team. 

The Assistant Winemaker will be involved in all aspects of winemaking in our cellars.  This is a very hands-on role, with growing responsibility over the short term, seen to be leading by example in the cellar duties, particularly as you will be working in a small team environment. The work can be repetitive and very physically demanding.  As a senior member of the cellar team, you will be required to oversee work carried out by junior team members.

The successful applicant must:

• Possess a thorough understanding of the winemaking process;
• Be fit and healthy, with the physical strength to meet the demands of the job;
• Show an unwavering attention to detail;
• Display a consistent and high rate of work output;
• Have at least two years' of vintage experience;
• Demonstrate strong numeracy and literacy skills;
• Have the positive nature and reliability that is a must when working in a small, dedicated team.

Preference will be given to those applicants who:

• Have a strong interest in wine;
• Possess a relevant tertiary qualification;
• Recognise the demands of working in a small team and can offer a willingness and ability to turn their hand to a wide variety of tasks within the business, including occasional face-to-face customer contact;

Applicants must be available for a face-to-face interview in Havelock North.

Applications must include a CV and cover letter, and MUST be made directly via the Seek website.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, 10 August 2018.