Site Winemaker

Job DescriptionA taster of some of the ‘Grape’ stuff:Safe Ride Home Programme | Free skin checks | Free flu jabsYour ContributionResponsibilitiesReporting to the Head of Wineries and working closely with our Chief Winemaker you will be responsible for all winemaking operations at our Selaks Winery. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our brands across two vintages, with a handover and transition period scheduled before and after our Winemaker’s parental leave. Some of your responsibilities will include:Lead a team of two (one Operations Winemaker and one Senior Laboratory Technician)Contribute to developing the wine style and quality required for wines produced at SelaksDevelop plans for the winemaking team to deliver such activities as the bottling schedule and dispatch.Quality and Compliance standards: Manage and audit Wine Quality Control sytems in the winery for fruit picking through to bottling Contribute to the annual harvest planning and logistics process and assist with wider needs as requiredProvide input into the long term/annual operating and vintage plansAbout YouOenological or related Food Science degree/diplomaMinimum 5 years Winemaking ExperienceDemonstrated history of effective people management and leadershipA demonstrated understanding of Wine Quality Management systemsLocationHastings, Hawkes Bay, New ZealandAdditional LocationsJob TypeFull timeJob AreaViticulture & WinemakingEqual OpportunityConstellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).