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Manufacturing - Operations
Experienced Cellar Operator
Manufacturing - Operations
#804052
Remote / WFH
Treasury Wine Estates
Job Description
Senior Cellar Hand
Winery Operations (Permanent)
Matua Wines | Marlborough (Rapaura)
Matua – TWE is about building the best team in town.
We’re hiring 4 Senior Cellar Hands to join our winery operations team.
This is a hands-on, shift-based role .
You run operations, take ownership, and step up to lead during harvest.
What the role looks like
You will work across all cellar operations and take ownership of your shift.
Run wine transfers, additions, filtration and tank operations
Operate cellar equipment independently (presses, pumps, filters)
Maintain hygiene, food safety and quality standards
Lead or support teams during vintage and peak periods
Coach junior team members and help lift performance
Keep accurate records and meet production targets
During harvest:
12-hour shifts
Day, afternoon, and night work required
Lead teams and own outcomes on shift
What we are looking for
This is a senior role. You must be able to operate independently and step into leadership when required.
Must have:
3+ years winery/cellar experience
Strong understanding of cellar operations
Ability to work shifts and long hours during peak periods
Reliable, safe, and consistent under pressure
Leadership expectation:
You lead by example
You bring people with you
People want to be on your shift
How we work
We work as one team
We speak up and challenge respectfully
We improve continuously
We hold each other accountable
Simple standard:
We get results and we look after each other.
Pay and conditions
$31.00 – $32.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Minimum 40 hours per week
Additional hours required during peak periods
Leadership allowance:
Additional hourly rate applies when taking on 2IC or 1IC responsibilities during harvest and peak operations
Benefits
TWE Me Day
2 paid volunteering days
Wine allocation and staff discounts
Role details
Location: Rapaura, Marlborough
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Positions available: 4
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Winery Operations (Permanent)
Matua Wines | Marlborough (Rapaura)
Matua – TWE is about building the best team in town.
We’re hiring 4 Senior Cellar Hands to join our winery operations team.
This is a hands-on, shift-based role .
You run operations, take ownership, and step up to lead during harvest.
What the role looks like
You will work across all cellar operations and take ownership of your shift.
Run wine transfers, additions, filtration and tank operations
Operate cellar equipment independently (presses, pumps, filters)
Maintain hygiene, food safety and quality standards
Lead or support teams during vintage and peak periods
Coach junior team members and help lift performance
Keep accurate records and meet production targets
During harvest:
12-hour shifts
Day, afternoon, and night work required
Lead teams and own outcomes on shift
What we are looking for
This is a senior role. You must be able to operate independently and step into leadership when required.
Must have:
3+ years winery/cellar experience
Strong understanding of cellar operations
Ability to work shifts and long hours during peak periods
Reliable, safe, and consistent under pressure
Leadership expectation:
You lead by example
You bring people with you
People want to be on your shift
How we work
We work as one team
We speak up and challenge respectfully
We improve continuously
We hold each other accountable
Simple standard:
We get results and we look after each other.
Pay and conditions
$31.00 – $32.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Minimum 40 hours per week
Additional hours required during peak periods
Leadership allowance:
Additional hourly rate applies when taking on 2IC or 1IC responsibilities during harvest and peak operations
Benefits
TWE Me Day
2 paid volunteering days
Wine allocation and staff discounts
Role details
Location: Rapaura, Marlborough
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Positions available: 4
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