Cellar Hand - Fixed Term

Booster Wine Group is a collection of NZ wineries & brands, including Awatere River Wine Company, Waimea Estates, Gravity Winery, Bannock Brae and Sileni Wines. We are now recruiting for a dynamic, reliable team player to join us on an immediate, fixed-term basis, as a Cellar Hand at our Hawke’s Bay based winery.

Sileni Winery is located in the sub-region of the Bridge Pa Triangle in the sunny Hawke’s Bay and produces premium Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Albariño, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah from across Hawke’s Bay’s and Marlborough’s diverse sub-regions.

We provide a fantastic work and learning environment. You will gain exposure to numerous aspects of the winemaking process, as well as the opportunity to be part of a close-knit, friendly team who are dedicated to producing quality wines.

The position is available immediately, on a fixed-term basis until end of December 2026.

Cellar Hand Responsibilities & Tasks

• Filtration
• Racking & transfers
• Additions
• Red wine management
• Barrel management
• General cellar & Equipment hygiene
• Previous experience in Forklift use

Our Ideal Candidates Will Possess

• A minimum of 2 vintages experience
• A passion for making wine
• Can-do attitude with attention to detail
• Appetite for hard work with a reasonable level of fitness
• Health & Safety conscious
• A great sense of humor and the ability to communicate effectively in English
• The ability to work well with others as part of a team

To apply, please forward a CV, contact details for 2 referees, and a covering letter outlining your main areas of experience, via the ‘Apply Now’ button.