Cellar Operator – Matua Opportunity to build a career with iconic wine company. Matua began in 1969 with a vision shared by brothers Bill and Ross Spence - to revolutionize the New Zealand wine industry. Since producing the first ever bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in 1974, Matua has been a mainstay of the New Zealand wine industry. As we celebrate our 50th Vintage we continue to make our name for quality wines, sourcing fruit from across New Zealand's premier wine regions. About the role Cellar Operator to join our Matua Winery team. The role will see you performing cellar activities safely, effectively and efficiently to produce wines of the highest quality. * Perform, continually develop and enhance cellar practices and operations to optimize equipment, systems and personal effectiveness * Work effectively as an individual and as a team member * Maintain product quality throughout all cellar operations. Maintain the cellar and all equipment in a clean and hygienic state * Ensure the quality, food safety, health, safety and environment standards are maintained within all cellar operations undertaken and authorized. About you Our ideal candidate will bring relevant winery/operations experience. * Outstanding level of commitment, drive and initiative * Ability to lead an area vintage team * Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with others * Good communication, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills and able to prioritize tasks * Able to perform manual handling tasks and work long hours (a medical check will be part of the process) * Safety mindset * 3 + year experiance * Ability to independently operate winery machinery (Presses and/or , Xflow, H-S XFlow, RDV, Batch and Continuous Floatation) * Ability to work weekends, afternoon, and night shifts, 12 hours per day 6 days per week when required during busy periods (Vintage and Blending season) What's in it for you * Financial Review Boss Best Places to Work winner 2022 (and 2021!) * Access to the world's most admired wines through our employee product allowance * Global opportunities across Australia & New Zealand, the US, Asia, UK/Europe * Opportunity to build a career across multiple functions (we're really good at doing this!) * The best training program in Marlborough. (You'll learn it all!!!) * Competitive pay rate - Hourly rate: $28 - $30 (Depending on experience) * "Cellarbrate" awards and prizes. * 40 hs minimum work per week guarantee (75 hs max at busy periods) * Clothing supplied What's it like to work here? We bring our whole selves, we're courageous and we deliver together – that's our DNA. We're a passionate bunch who enjoy working together, like to have fun and keep things down-to-earth. We're brave enough and care enough to have the right conversations to get the best outcome and are famous for our can-do attitude. We're definitely "glass half full" people and see challenges as opportunities and move with pace to achieve our goals. If you're ready to help us be the world's most admired premium wine company, please apply now! It takes all varietals! Just like the wide range and variety of brands in our wine portfolio, TWE embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact ******, quoting the job title and reference number. How to apply We move quickly at TWE and continually review applications, so if you don't want to miss out, apply today. All applicants will receive an email to invite them to complete online assessments that will cover three areas: personality profile, cultural fit and situational judgement tests. The assessments should take around 30 minutes in total and you will get a report at the end of it. We will then be in touch ASAP to update you on how your application is progressing. We ask you to try to complete the assessments ASAP – ideally within 48 hours. * Location: Rapaura – 7201 – Marlborough * Employment type: Permanent. * Positions available: 1 * NZD $28.50- $32.00 per hour