Assistant Winemaker

The Role

Under the guidance of our Winemaker, you'll take on real responsibility across both cellar and vineyard operations — gaining hands-on experience in every facet of production while contributing meaningfully to the quality and character of our wines.

Cellar Management & Lab

• Lead cellar operations including grape receival, fruit processing, fermentation management, transfers, aging, stabilization, and bottling
• Run quality control and laboratory programs to support best practices from harvest through to bottling
• Assist with harvest logistics, guiding and training the harvest team
• Maintain accurate cellar records and consumable inventory levels
• Make recommendations on equipment and supply purchasing to ensure cellar efficiency

Vineyard Management

• Assist in day-to-day vineyard workflow and serve as a liaison between vineyard and winery teams
• Develop annual vineyard plans and crop estimates
• Oversee vineyard establishment, replanting, and ongoing maintenance
• Implement irrigation programs, IPM, nutrient management, canopy management, and pruning strategies
• Manage crop yields through practices such as cluster thinning and vine vigour adjustment
• Operate vineyard tractors and equipment for tasks including mowing, spraying, hedging, cultivating, and harvesting
• Maintain all vineyard machinery; keep equipment shed clean and well-organized
• Assist seasonal crew with pruning, shoot-thinning, tucking, wire lifting, leaf removal, and fruit thinning

Team & Operations

• Train and supervise cellar and vineyard crew; monitor hours and maintain timesheets
• Promote a safe working environment for all staff and contractors
• Allocate labour, equipment, and materials efficiently
• Research and support the application of government and industry grants and funding opportunities