Assistant Winemaker

Assistant Winemaker Location: Central Otago, Otago
Employment Type: Full Time
We are seeking an Assistant Winemaker for our small business. This role is multi-faceted and will be a key member of Matt Connell Wines. The Assistant Winemaker will help oversee the production of a range of wines for ourselves and our contract clients.
This role will commence August 2024, or earlier by arrangement.
The position is a physically-active role and requires a strong balance of hands-on and technical skills.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Assist in supervising all day-to-day cellar operations
Supervise and train vintage staff
Assist with laboratory analysis
Review and implementation of SOP
Oversee safety training and management of compliance issues to provide a safe workplace
Maintain winery equipment
Finish wines for bottling
Hosting at our onsite tasting room and engaging with our customers, when required
Assist with contract crossflow filtration across the region
Desired skills and experience:
Degree in Oenology or equivalent
Experience with both the practical and technical aspects of the winemaking process, both fermentation and finishing wines
Confident communication and leadership skills
Strong maths and lab skills
Experience in a premium winemaking environment focused on pinot noir
Strong organizational, teambuilding and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Strong forklift operating skills
Great communication skills, both written and spoken
Great sense of humour
Ability to work flexible hours
How To Apply Please apply with confidence your resume and covering letter by 14th July 2024.
All applicants must be NZ based or have the right to work in New Zealand.

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