Machine Operators

We have exciting opportunities within our Marlborough Machine Operations Team for Vineyard Tractor Operators – for entry level and experienced operators.

We have both fixed term (for the busy harvest period) and permanent roles available.

You will be working within a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading service to our Marlborough Vineyards.

• Focused on Sustainability & Responsibility— the only trace is conviviality

• Flexible Work Options | Product Allowance 

• World Number 2 in Wine & Spirits with an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands

What do we offer?

• Competitive pay rates -with your pay reflective of your skill level

• Training in tractor and machine operation as required

• A modern well maintained fleet of vineyard machinery

• Career paths with opportunity for development

• Generous Product Allowance and staff benefits such as life insurance, and health insurance for you and your family after a years’ service.

• Well defined Standard Operating Procedures with training support from our dedicated trainer and experienced team.

• A friendly and welcoming team!

The Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care, and a strong focus on sustainability and responsibility where our “Good times come from a Good place”—the only trace left behind is conviviality.

Be Part of Something Bigger  

Pernod Ricard are an international family with over 19,000 employees spanning across 73 countries and are the world number 2 in the wine and spirits industry. We have an unrivalled portfolio of iconic brands such as Absolut, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Jameson, Malfy, Mumm Champagne, as well as Jacob’s Creek, Church Road, Stoneleigh, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines.

Our employees are our brand ambassadors, and our employees are at the heart of our company.

Your unique contribution

You will be working within a well-respected modern fleet of viticulture machinery providing an industry leading service to our Marlborough Vineyards.

This is a great opportunity to join a global company, not only with a portfolio of iconic brands, but with a leadership team who drive the agenda on career development, empowering you to reach your full potential.

You will add value to the team through:

• Tractor and machinery operations, spraying, trimming, defoliating, mowing, reposting and other vineyard development tasks as required (general vineyard tasks as required)

• Harvest activities including machine and hand harvest operations

• The hours of work are usually 40 per week Monday to Friday, plus some Saturday work and extended hours during peak periods as required.

Your perfect blend of Talent

As well as having an impressive blend of entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and ethical commitment, you will also bring:

• Tractor and/or machinery operation experience an advantage, but not required (we have a range of roles ranging from those with no experience required, through to career opportunities for experienced tractor operators looking for the next step).

• Ability to work with an iPad for internal systems, with training provided

• An interest in working with our Autonomous Vineyard Tractors (AVTs) would be an advantage.

• Happy to work as part of a team as well as able to use own initiative.

• Have good attention to detail.

• Understanding the importance of workplace safety and following company processes and procedures

• This role involves chemical handling, and the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake agri-chemical spraying as part of this role.

• A minimum of a restricted NZ drivers licence.

• Please note this role is physical in nature - need to have a good level of fitness to meet the physical demands of the role (eg. able to lift up to 15kg, bending/lifting, turning, filling sprayers, post driving etc)

Become a creator of conviviality

If you want to work with people who acknowledge you and the value you bring, then apply now! You too can be part of the Pernod Ricard Way. 

Only those with full, unrestricted working rights in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

Please note all our sites are Smokefree and pre-employment drug testing is required.

If this sounds like the new challenge that you have been waiting for we’d love to hear from you! Please indicate in your application if you are applying for the Fixed Term or Permanent position.

Please Note:

• The health, safety and wellbeing of our team is paramount to all that we do - all our sites/vineyards are smoke (and vape) free.

• You will need to pass a pre employment drug and alcohol test and please note that our Company has a random drug testing policy.

• You must have eligibility to work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Pernod Ricard “MyBlend of Benefits”

Fun Stuff

Product Allowance | N3 Retail Discounts | Flexi Work

Serious Stuff

EAP | Great Parental Leave Policy | Flu Shots | Health Insurance

Feel Good Stuff

S&R Initiatives | Career Development | Volunteer Leave | Responsib’All Day/ The Good Challenge

Diversity & Inclusion at Pernod Ricard

We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and believe that building richly diverse teams and an inclusive culture are integral to delivering our business strategy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer – we welcome applications from diverse communities.

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Target Hire Date:

2024-02-26

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