Viticultural Technician

Winery & Viticulture (Farming, Animals & Conservation)Full timeAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsMora Wines Ltd is an established family owned producer in Central Otago. Established in 1996 by Sir Clifford Skeggs under the Akarua brand, which was sold to Edmond de Rothschild Heritage in late 2022, the Mora brand was subsequently launched and has quickly established itself as a world class producer of cool climate wines. With 90 hectares of vineyards spread over six vineyards in the Bannockburn and Pisa subregions we are in the enviable position of having flexibility and diversity within our vineyard sites. Mora Wines Ltd also own the RUA brand which is a mainstay in both the domestic and international markets.We are seeking applications for the position of Viticultural Technician to join our small but dynamic team.Reporting to the Vineyard Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Cromwell and support the Vineyard Manager in pursuit of delivering outstanding quality fruit for our portfolio of wines.Key Responsibilities include:Monitoring of Vine Health to ensure commitment to quality is paramount.Crop/Yield Estimation – data capture and analysisSSCO - supervision and pastoral careH&S – build on continuous improvement of Health & Safety process and proceduresMaintain Vineyard assets including machinery, trellis and irrigation.Assist with Frost Fighting and Harvest logistics.The successful applicant will:Horticultural or Viticultural degree or diploma and/or demonstrated experienceTime management and planning skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervisionPassionate and keen to learn and developAbility to work flexible / additional hours to meet the seasonal requirements of the roleOur Offer:A competitive hourly rateBusiness use of company vehicleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic family owned wine business. You will be part of a small, committed team whom are producing outstanding wines.How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
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