Vintage Cellar Hand, Marlborough Winery

Delegat Marlborough winery is a large, modern state of the art facility with a 40,000-tonne capacity which houses all its equipment and facilities under one roof. Our team focus primarily on Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir varieties which are all harvested locally.

The opportunity

We are seeking dynamic and motivated people to join our team for a truly rewarding vintage experience.

Vintage Cellar Hands will be involved in various winemaking and cellar operations which include:

• Grape receival and pressing


• Clarification and inoculation


• Fermentation management of red and white wines


• Cooperage operations 


• General cellar work, transfers, additions

Employment would commence late February 2027 through to mid-April 2027, for some people this would be extended to May 2027. Peak harvest operations will involve 12 hours per day, six days per week. We also guarantee a minimum of 30 hours a week before and after the harvest period. 

We have 30 positions Vintage Cellar Hand positions available. Pay rates for theses role will be based on experience and will range between $26.50 and $31.00 per hour.

About you

• You thrive in a team environment


• You have strong attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.


• You have a self-starting attitude with the energy, motivation, and stamina required to be effective in a dynamic and demanding environment.


• You have previous cellar experience or are keen to gain experience in the wine industry.

Our offer

We support our vintage team by providing:

• Thorough in-house training


• Daily transport to and from the winery during the harvest period


• Personal protective equipment


• Vintage meals.

We believe that it is our people that bring our plans to life, turn our goals into reality, and truly make the difference. If you have the energy and drive to make a positive contribution as a member of a passionate team, then please apply.