Job Description
Only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Vibes & Benefits
We’re offering an hourly rate within a brand of $28.00 - $31.00 per hour (depending on experience), 40hrs +per week.
We pride ourselves on our culture and work hard together as a team to make the work environment an enjoyable place to be. As part of this, the remuneration package comes with a generous wine allowance, contribution to fitness and wellness, a team bonus scheme, just to name a few
Crafting your Journey
We are looking for an experienced cellar hand to work at Kim Crawford Winery, Marlborough. Reporting to the Production Leader, this role is a great opportunity for an experienced Cellar Hand to develop their winemaking a management skills and further their career.
- Leading small teams for up to 6 staff during harvest.
- Following all safety procedures, ensuring proper PPE, incident reporting, etc
- Harvest operations, including supervising, crushing and pressing
- Oversee training with Diemme and Della Toffola presses and Piquette Production.
- Assist with the cellar operations around blending, fining, clarification, preparation and despatch
Your Grape Qualities
- At least 3 years’ experience in a medium to large winery and working harvest.
- Experienced Cellar hand in all general cellar duties including ability to Supervise a Receival/Press team at Harvest. This will require experience with Diemme and Della Toffola presses and Piquette Production.
- Experience leading a small team or working as a supervisor training staff.
- A reasonable level of fitness, as harvest requires 12-hour shifts, 6 days per week
- A current driver’s licence, forklift certified preferred
- Practical approach to solving problems and a can-do attitude
Be Part of Something Bigger
Constellation Brands New Zealand (CBNZ) is a grower, producer and distributor of globally recognised wine brands including Kim Crawford and Selaks. Headquartered in Auckland, CBNZ looks after the New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Canada markets. CBNZ is a subsidiary of Constellation Brands Inc, a Fortune 500® company and leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits based in the United States.
CBNZ employs around 250 people across Asia Pacific including at its Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay wineries, head office, mobile sales force and vineyards throughout Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago.
Constellation Brands is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage participation of all applicants regardless of their background.
If you’re interested, apply now via the relevant link. For more information about us, visit at www.constellationnz.com/careers.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and if a suitable candidate is found, the company reserves the right to appoint the candidate prior to the advertising closing.
Location
Blenheim, Marlborough, New ZealandAdditional Locations
Job Type
Full timeJob Area
Operations and ProductionEqual Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).
Skills Required
- At least 3 years' experience in a medium to large winery
- Ability to supervise a Receival/Press team at Harvest
- Current driver's licence
- Forklift certified preferred
- Experience with Diemme and Della Toffola presses
- Practical problem-solving skills and can-do attitude
- Reasonable fitness for 12-hour shifts, 6 days per week
Constellation Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Constellation Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Constellation Brands.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision offerings alongside wellness resources. Additional supports such as telemedicine and mental-health programs are positioned as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits appear comparatively strong, with a 401(k) match structure and an added non-elective contribution described in the materials. Profit sharing and employee stock purchase access are also included in the broader financial-security toolkit.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is framed as generous, covering vacation, holidays, and sick time, with some roles citing substantial starting PTO. Work–life supports such as flexible or hybrid arrangements and summer hours are also part of the offering for eligible roles.
Constellation Brands Insights
What We Do
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next. Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits brands, including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine brands such as Kim Crawford and Meiomi. As an agriculture-based company, we have a long history of operating sustainably and responsibly. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and our work focuses on serving as good stewards of the environment, enhancing social equity within our industry and communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. These commitments ground our aspirations beyond driving the bottom line as we work to create a future that is truly Worth Reaching For. To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
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