Head Winemaker

Full TimeWinemakerLocation: Gladstone, Wairarapa, New ZealandCompany: URLARType: PermanentWe are seeking a Winemaker for our growing business. This role is multi-faceted and will be a key member of the URLAR team. This role will commence late-September 2024, or by arrangement. The position is a physically-active role and requires a strong balance of hands-on and technical skills in our brand-new state-of-the-art winery.Duties include but are not limited to:Assist in supervising all day-to-day cellar operationsSupervise and train vintage staffAssist with laboratory analysisReview and implementation of SOPOversee safety training and management of compliance issues to provide a safe work placeMaintain winery equipment and winemaking facilitiesFinish wines for bottlingReporting and audit to a regulatory bodyOccasional hosting at our onsite tasting room and engaging with our customers during winemaker dinners, festivals etc. when requiredDesired skills and experience:Degree in Oenology or equivalentExperience with both the practical and technical aspects of the winemaking process, both fermentation and finishing winesConfident in team communication and leadership skillsStrong maths/lab skills and good engineering/mechanical knowledgeExperience in a premium organic/non-organic winemaking environment focused on pinot noirStrong organizational, teambuilding and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detailGreat communication skills, both written and spokenGreat sense of humour and positive thinkingAbility to work flexible hoursCommitment to the Wairarapa regionThis job was posted on Aug 2, 2024 in Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars.
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