Vineyard Operator

Job Description Only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role. Please proceed to application if you hold a current work visa or citizenship/passport. About the Role Reporting to a Vineyard Manager, this role is in the vineyards where the journey of our award-winning wine begins. Located at our Spring Creek Vineyard, you would be responsible for daily duties that bring us quality year after year: machine operation and caring for our vineyards. Vibes & Benefits At Constellation Brands we believe people are our greatest asset, therefore we provide benefits to our employees and work hard on creating a culture of inclusion and diversity. A taster of some of our exceptional benefits include bonus scheme, overtime rates, birthday leave, extensive training and development opportunities, and a wellness subsidy - because we believe healthy employees are happy employees - and a generous wine allowance so you can sample some of the best wine on the market! Crafting your Journey Following all safety procedures, ensuring proper PPE, incident reporting, etc Supervision of seasonal workers Mulching, spraying, trimming, plucking, and general maintenance of the vines Trellis and irrigation maintenance Harvest operations Your Grape Qualities Ready for a change and keen to join the Wine Industry with a company that can fast track your development. A team player with a can-do attitude Experience in vineyards or in a similar industry is preferred but not essential; Growsafe, first aid and onsite training is provided Seasonal work (harvest, spraying, frost fighting, etc) may require flexibility of hours or shift work A current driver’s license Be Part of Something Bigger Constellation Brands New Zealand (CBNZ) is a grower, producer and distributor of globally recognised wine brands including Kim Crawford and Selaks. Headquartered in Auckland, CBNZ looks after the New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Canada markets. CBNZ is a subsidiary of Constellation Brands Inc, a Fortune 500® company and leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits based in the United States. CBNZ employs around 250 people across Asia Pacific including at its Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay wineries, head office, mobile sales force and vineyards throughout Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago. Location Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand Additional Locations Job Type Full time Job Area Viticulture & Winemaking Equal Opportunity Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations). Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next. Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits brands, including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine brands such as Kim Crawford. As an agriculture-based company, we have a long history of operating sustainably and responsibly. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and our work focuses on serving as good stewards of the environment, enhancing social equity within our industry and communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. These commitments ground our aspirations beyond driving the bottom line as we work to create a future that is truly Worth Reaching For. To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Our company participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. For more information, please refer to the required postings linked here: https://docs.cbrands.com/everify/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf https://docs.cbrands.com/everify/IER_RightToWorkPoster_Eng_Es.pdf