Quality & Labour Supervisor

About Us

Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.

Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine.

Crafting extraordinary wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.

About the role

To support the wider vineyards operations team and technical Services team to maintain regional standards for all canopy management tasks, undertaken by Contract labour teams. Perform day to day quality assurance checking, data collection, work planning and reporting, disease monitoring on the corporate vineyards in Marlborough.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Vineyard Activities

Carry out day to day vineyard tasks as directed, safely, effectively, and efficiently, using viticultural best practice. Duties may include:

• Pest and disease monitoring
• Summer and winter young vine training
• Quality assessment (QA) of all pruning and wrapping tasks across the Marlborough vineyards
• Hand harvest - QA of hand-picking standards
• Yield monitoring and assessment
• Harvest grape sampling
• QA of bud rubbing, wire lifting, shoot thinning, second set, crop thinning and leaf plucking
• Planting vines
• Soil and leaf sampling
• Assessing the efficacy of canopy sprayers using spray papers

Planning and Problem Solving

• Plans efficient use of own time on the job.
• Ensures programmes of work completed effectively and efficiently.
• Keeps diary of key activities / learning in seasonal aspects of vineyard management.
• Able to problem solve simple problems that occur and action a solution.
• Data collection, management and work planning and reporting as required

Teamwork

• Assists Management and other staff members to achieve quality and yield targets.
• Assists on other company vineyards within the region as required
• Fosters and enhances co-operation by working constructively with team members.

Health, Safety, Quality and Compliance

The Company is committed to maintaining the highest level of performance in all aspects of quality, safety and environmental management ("QSE").

As an employee, you will meet our QSE obligations by:

• Complying with relevant legislation and the Company's QSE policies, standards and procedures.
• Actively supporting and participating in the Company's corporate social responsibility initiatives and activities.
• Treating all people with respect and in accordance with the Company's equal opportunity and unacceptable behaviour policy.
• Understanding the importance of responsible drinking and acting in line with our responsible drinking obligations.
• Behaving in a manner that does not put the safety and integrity of you, others, the environment or the company at risk.
• Actively participating in QSE training and initiatives.
• Actively participating in rehabilitation processes designed to return you to normal work duties.
• Reporting concerns to your manager in respect to any practices that could impact on people, product or the company's reputation.

What You'll Bring:

• Ability to work with an IPad and use email applications to effectively communicate and time manage.
• Good understanding of viticultural practices
• Growsafe Certificate.
• Accepted level of literacy and numeracy.
• Vineyard equipment handling ability.
• Ability to relate well to other staff and an ability to work as part of a team.
• Embraces company values.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Honest and reliable.
• Organised
• Sets high standards.
• Strong work ethic.

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of plant physiology and nutrient disorders
• Basic First Aid Certificate.
• Approved Handler Certificate.
• Certificate or Diploma in Viticulture / Horticulture (Level 2) or (Level 4).
• Demonstrated vineyard experience.
• Mechanical inclination / aptitude.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Interest in viticulture and wine.
• Special Conditions (if any):
• Hold and maintain full NZ driver's licence

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.

We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.

You'll also have access to:

• Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials
• Paid Parental Leave
• Loyalty Leave - earn up to 1-week additional annual leave after 5 yrs
• Vinarchy Anniversary Day off
• Go Beyond Day - making a difference in your local community
• Access to an extensive online learning library
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers

Ready to redefine your future? APPLY TODAY

At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.