We at Akarua are currently seeking two enthusiastic individuals to join our Akarua Vineyard team.Both the Vineyard Supervisor and Tractor Operator are full-time positions at the 50 ha Bannockburn estate growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.With a primary focus on, but not limited to, supervision of casual and contract labour, vineyard data collection, and irrigation maintenance.You will play a crucial role in gathering seasonal vineyard data, including shoot, berry, bunch counts, and weights, as well as pest and disease monitoring and maturity sampling leading up to harvest.You will help keep the irrigation system up and running, which includes weekly checks of rows for any leaks during the growing season, repairs and maintenance of any problems, and topping up irrigation dams via a water race.Ideally, you will have previous experience or knowledge of vineyard supervision, data collection, and vine husbandry, as well as verbal and written communication skills.You must hold a current New Zealand driver's license.Experience with vineyard machinery operations on flat and sloped terrain (Tractors, ATVs) is required.Be a team player, enjoy working with others, and share the common goal of making great wine.Tractor Operator:The Vineyard Tractor Operator will be responsible for all machinery tasks and upkeep of machinery to produce premium quality grapes. Ideally, you will have previous machinery operation experience of at least two seasons or have the right attitude and willingness to learn and progress through training.Experience spraying, trimming, plucking, seeding, crimp-rolling, and under-vine weed management is essential.You must hold a current Growsafe certificate.You must also hold a current New Zealand driver's license.Be mechanically minded, enjoy problem solving, and have attention to detail.If either of the roles above sound like you, please get in touch.Remuneration:Will be paid hourly and based on experience for both roles.
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