Laboratory & Technical Services (Science & Technology)Full timeSalary + Phone + Allowances + Southern CrossHome to the iconic brand Villa Maria, our vision is to be one of the world's great wine companies, sharing the best of New Zealand wine with the world.Our grapes come from over 3,000 hectares of planted vineyards and blended in our wineries across three of the renowned wine regions - Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne - and our wines are exported globally. We've been pioneers of wine industry practices since 2003 - we're passionate about wine and we love what we do!From our wine supply business to our branded wines - we are proud of our incredible footprint in the industry.Company description:About Us Home to the iconic brand Villa Maria, our vision is to be one of the world's great wine companies, sharing the best of New Zealand wine with the world.Our grapes come from over 3,000 hectares of planted vineyards and blended in our wineries across three of the renowned wine regions - Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne - and our wines are exported globally. We've been pioneers of wine industry practices since 2003 - we're passionate about wine and we love what we do!From our wine supply business to our branded wines - we are proud of our incredible footprint in the industry.Job description:The Role Hands on laboratory role leading a team of 1-2 at our Hawke's Bay winery -Partner with our winemakers and teams to test samples throughout the winemaking process, from grape to glassManage the workflow in the laboratory and organise the team's prioritiesEnsure timely and accurate analysis and reportingCompile quality control data and analysis, problem solve and improve the quality of resultsPlanning, ordering and management of the laboratoryThis role is based at our state-of-the-art winery situated on the edge of the Gimblett Gravels, specialising in the production of Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The proximity of the winery to our vineyards allowing for fruit to be processed within minutes of being picked with gentle machinery allowing exceptional flexibility and quality control.About You In addition to previous experience managing a laboratory, you will bring -A positive, collaborative leadership approachExcellent communication skills to liaise with teams across the wineryAptitude to utilise Excel and learn our bespoke winery systemQuality control experiencePassion to support your team to be their best and to improve and optimise the laboratoryOn Offer Salary + Phone + Wine Allowance + Wellness AllowanceFlexible hours & the choice to work either 5 days per week or 9 days per fortnightSouthern Cross Health InsuranceEnjoy exposure to varied wine varietals, from chardonnay to syrahJoin a close-knit team with a family feelOpen and supportive manager who will empower you to succeedUtilise our bespoke, state of the art winery system to record results and analysisBenefit from 1x "You Day" per annum, additional company-paid parental leave, and options to purchase an extra 2 weeks of annual leave per yearDiverse career development opportunities across various functionsExperience a positive, friendly, and passionate work culture, with occasional wine tastings!Thrive in a flexible business environment that empowers the team to take ownershipOur Culture We think our culture is pretty special. We have talented teams working in a variety of breath-taking locations. Our priority and investment in the wellbeing and diversity of our people is core to our purpose.We're all about authenticity and transparency so rather than bombard you with corporate jargon- here's the real Indevin:We're a good ol' Kiwi company who is proud to be a wine industry leader and we have years of hard work to thank for itOur business is proudly spearheaded by the Villa Maria BrandWe take our work, but not ourselves, too seriouslyWe work with people from all over the world because our diversity makes us strongerWe're very passionate about what we do. We love wine, sharing our knowledge and making Indevin an inspiring place to workApply If this role piques your interest, don't delay - apply online today!Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
