Vintage Cellar Hand, Hawke's Bay Winery

Delegat has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand's leading wine producers, achieving global success with its Oyster Bay brand.  We focus exclusively on making the world's most sought-after Super-Premium wines and have invested heavily in modern technology and facilities. Delegat Hawke's Bay winery is an advanced facility with a 10,000-tonne capacity, well equipped for processing Merlot, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay varieties, all of which are harvested locally.

The opportunity

We are seeking dynamic and motivated people to join our team for vintage 2026.

Our Vintage Cellar Hands are involved in various winemaking and cellar operations from grape receival through to fermentation management, clarification, and cooperage operations.

Employment would commence early February 2026 through to late April 2026. Peak work patterns will consist of 12 hours per day, six to seven days per week, with regular days off provided.

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 hand experience or are interested in gaining experience in the wine industry

Our Offer

If you want to join our passionate winemaking team for a truly rewarding vintage experience please apply.

How to apply

If you have the energy and passion to make a positive contribution to one of New Zealand’s most successful and exciting wine companies and to experience a truly rewarding vintage, please apply.