Head Winemaker – Akarua Winery - Edmond de Rothschild Heritage

Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ Ltd
210 Cairnmuir road
Bannockburn, Central Otago, OTA 9384
New Zealand
Application Closing Date
14/02/2025
Manages Others
Yes
Experience Required
Yes
Qualifications Required
Yes
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full Time - Permanent
Travel
Moderate Domestic Travel
Job Description
About Us
At Edmond de Rothschild Heritage, passion is our driving force. It brings our teams together to create unique and authentic “art of living” experiences: Wine, Gastronomy, luxurious accommodations, Farming … In our visionary approach, we strive to develop and pass on to future generations a heritage that combines modernity with respect for Tradition, People and Earth
In New-Zealand, the Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Wine adventure started in 2012 with Rimapere in Blenheim, Marlborough and was boosted 2 years ago with the acquisition of Akarua in Bannockburn, Central Otago. The two single estates are grown organically, using regenerative techniques. We capture those wonderful Terroirs in our Premium Wines, that we are distributing to 80 countries.
To pursue this dynamic growth, we are recruiting a full-time Head Winemaker, based in our Cairnmuir Road Winery, Bannockburn. The Role covers all aspects of the Winemaking process and the Winery Management. The site receives production from both vineyards, makes wines ready for BioGro certification and all markets, as well as providing some contract services.

About the Role
This role requires:
• Contagious passion for Wine to make people dream about your wines, inside and outside the business.
• Continuous desire for quality and excellence with a strong attention to details in every step of winemaking: techniques, quality control, team management, HR, HS, compliances, certifications…
• Strong Team Spirit to collaborate closely with the management team in New Zealand, in France and internationally.
• Flexibility to work hands-on as well as delegating.
• Positive leadership to create a work environment where team members are supported
• Organizational talent and good time management
• Ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure
• Talent in sharing the wines story and leading their premiumization
• High level of integrity, strong, clear communication, and relationship-building skills
• Welcoming, friendly, able to relate well to people from a range of cultures and backgrounds to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination.

Job Requirements
Skills and experiences
• Precedent experience 5+ years in this role or a similar one
• Tertiary qualification in Wine Science, Oenology, or relevant related field
• Accolades and reviews for your wines, on both domestic and international markets, would be an advantage
• Exposure to overseas markets, wines and winemaking would be an advantage


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Employer Contact Information
Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ
210 Cairnmuir Road
Bannockburn OTA 9384
New Zealand
Edmond de Rothschild Heritage NZ Anne Escalle
At Edmond de Rothschild Heritage, passion is our driving force...

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