Laboratory & Technical Services (Science & Technology) Full time Salary + Phone + Allowances + Southern Cross 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. 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 glass Manage the workflow in the laboratory and organise the team's priorities Ensure timely and accurate analysis and reporting Compile quality control data and analysis, problem solve and improve the quality of results Planning, ordering and management of the laboratory This 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 approach Excellent communication skills to liaise with teams across the winery Aptitude to utilise Excel and learn our bespoke winery system Quality control experience Passion to support your team to be their best and to improve and optimise the laboratory On Offer Salary + Phone + Wine Allowance + Wellness Allowance Flexible hours & the choice to work either 5 days per week or 9 days per fortnight Southern Cross Health Insurance Enjoy exposure to varied wine varietals, from chardonnay to syrah Join a close-knit team with a family feel Open and supportive manager who will empower you to succeed Utilise our bespoke, state of the art winery system to record results and analysis Benefit from 1x "You Day" per annum, additional company-paid parental leave, and options to purchase an extra 2 weeks of annual leave per year Diverse career development opportunities across various functions Experience a positive, friendly, and passionate work culture, with occasional wine tastings! Thrive in a flexible business environment that empowers the team to take ownership Our 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 it Our business is proudly spearheaded by the Villa Maria Brand We take our work, but not ourselves, too seriously We work with people from all over the world because our diversity makes us stronger We're very passionate about what we do. We love wine, sharing our knowledge and making Indevin an inspiring place to work Apply 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