Irrigation Technician / Machinery Operator

We are looking for someone to join our team who has experience with irrigation equipment and tractor/harvester driving.

About Amisfield Wines
At 92 hectares, Amisfield is the largest single-vineyard estate in Central Otago. Our organic practices and deep respect for the land produce wines of remarkable character, showcased across a diversity of varietals and vintages.

Amisfield was named Riedel Vineyard of the Year 2024, Sustainable Vineyard of the Year 2023 (NZ Organic Wine Awards), and Winery of the Year in both 2022 and 2020. Our wines are a true reflection of time and place — expressive, precise, and designed to evolve.

About the Role:
The position ensures that our irrigation equipment, such as driplines, water lines, pumps, suction devices, and valves are all used and maintained according to standards and our site requirements.

• Operating machinery such as a variety of tractors and side by sides to get around the property, help with tasks and transport irrigation equipment.


• Safe and efficient operation of tractor and other heavy machinery on a variety of terrain doing tasks such as mowing, spraying, mulching and trimming


• Tractor driving (down the vine rows), machine harvesting duties.


• Daily use of maintenance and service of irrigation systems, pump filters, pump house and dosing pumps


• Assist with the upkeep of all valve boxes and moisture reading equipment


• Work with equipment such as shovels and pick axes


• Trellis maintenance


• Make regular checks around the property for hot spots/dry patches and liaise with management about any areas that may need irrigation attention


• Ensure that all equipment and machinery is operated in a safe and efficient manner and washed down and clean at the end of each day if required

About You:

We are looking for an experienced vineyard allrounder that is a hand-on team player. We would love to hear from candidates who have the following attributes:

• Flexibility in working hours, as during the harvest season you may be required to work longer hours and extra days.


• The ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and will be required to perform physical tasks.


• A current driver’s license


• Experience with irrigation/machinery and past relevant industry experience would be highly desirable


• Ability to work both by yourself and within/lead a team


• Good knowledge of and commitment to health and safety


• Respectful of our environment, keeping environmental consciousness at the fore front of processes

When you join our team, you will be rewarded with a beautiful place to work and competitive pay. You will also enjoy exciting benefits that include a generous wine allowance, company funded healthcare and life insurance, and fantastic discounts on dining and wine to name just a few!

If you wish to work in this dynamic, challenging, and busy environment and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you.