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Nestled in the heart of Marlborough’s famous wine region resides one of New Zealand’s iconic artisan wine estates - Hans Herzog. The estate breathes the soul of owners Hans and Therese Herzog, the passionate Vignerons who are supported by a small but unique team of individuals who share the same values: a passion for wine and a commitment to excellence and quality.
The pace of Therese & Hans is fast, as they are working hard to deliver some of New Zealand’s most respected, truly handcrafted wines. To become part of our family, we expect you to be highly qualified and someone who likes to excel in their job and is passionate about it. If you are after a big income, there are plenty of corporate wineries in Marlborough. Here, we try to achieve something much more satisfying in life.
We invite you to join our small but amazing team with the following offered positions:
Applicants need to be a New Zealand resident or hold a current New Zealand work visa. Please apply only if you have the necessary skills and right to work in NZ. We will respond to applications who respect these requirements.
Sales and Marketing Representative
Permanent, full-time (Monday - Friday)
Exciting opportunity for a recent business graduate passionate about wine or a savvy sommelier with a business degree to join our prestigious wine estate in New Zealand.
Join our small team and discover the special charm of working in an artisan winery. We take pride in our ability to think outside the box and find creative solutions, leveraging our limited resources to make a big impact in the wine industry.
Every day will bring new experiences as you conduct tastings, lead tours, and welcome guests, sommeliers, and wine professionals from around the world. Master our social media, website, and webshop to engage global customers with our unique story and drive new business and enhance sales with existing customers.
Working closely with vignerons Therese & Hans Herzog, you will provide support in all wine-related duties, including representing our wines at domestic events.
This role suits a well presented, charming professional with excellent wine knowledge and great communication skills, comfortable in a small office environment. We are all hands-on and looking for a team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved in all aspects of the business.
If you have the necessary skills, a proactive attitude, a love for fine wines and are fun to work with, please email your complete CV to Therese Herzog at info@herzog.co.nz.
Let us embark on this exciting wine journey together.
Applicants need to be a New Zealand resident or hold a current New Zealand work visa.
Vineyard & Winery Assistant
Title: Viticulturist / Winemaker
Location: Marlborough, New Zealand
Start Date: 2 September 23 or by appointment.
Contract: Permanent or seasonal (1 October to end
of April), full-time Monday to Friday.
Reports to: Hans Herzog
Join our small, dedicated team at Hans Herzog Estate as a hands-on Vigneron and embark on an exciting journey in the world of artisan wine growing. We are seeking an individual with excellent experience in tractor driving, who is eager to play a vital role in creating some of New Zealand’s finest wines.
You will handle all day-to-day operations in our single estate vineyard with the opportunity to contribute to the winemaking process in our fully equipped winery, with its own bottling and labelling equipment.
Key tasks include:
- Conducting tractor operations such as cultivating, under-vine weeding, mulching, moving, spraying, canopy trimming and leaf plucking.
- Managing canopy, including hand-pruning, vine training, and netting the vineyard.
- Assisting with all harvest activities in the vineyard and winery.
- Contributing to all aspects of the winemaking process.
Our ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their work, has good physical strength and endurance, and enjoys working outdoors. Strong machinery operation skills and the ability to work independently once trained are crucial. A positive "can do" attitude is essential to thrive in our team.
At Hans Herzog Estate, our focus is on creating exceptional, artisanal wines rather than financial gain. If you share our passion for winegrowing and want to be part of a team that embodies that spirit, we invite you to get in touch.
Applicants must be New Zealand residents or eligible for a work visa. To apply, please email your application including references to Therese Herzog at info@herzog.co.nz.
Discover the journey of crafting some of New Zealand's finest wines, from the vineyard to bottle.
Wine Tourism Ambassador
Full-time, from October to the end of April
Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work may be needed).
Exciting opportunity for a recent business graduate or hospitality professional to join one of New Zealand's most prestigious wine estates.
Key tasks include:
Cellar Door Shop & Wine Experiences
- Managing our Cellar Door Shop
- Hosting exclusive private wine experiences
- Handing point-of-sale system
- Preparing small platters and managing food supplies
Hospitality/Tourism
- Taking responsibility for all wine tourism-related tasks
- Managing bookings through various channels (website, travel agents etc)
- Building relationships with the tourism industry
- Digital marketing and social media management to engage customers and maintain excellent customer relations
Cottage
- Marketing and promoting for our wine staycations
- Managing cottage bookings
- Providing warm and attentive guest service from check-in to check-out
- Organising and managing housekeeping for maintenance and cleaning.
Wine sales & marketing
- Assisting in sales & marketing activities
This role suits a well-presented, charming professional with exceptional hosting skills, who feels comfortable in a small office environment. We are all hands-on and looking for a team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved in all aspects of the business. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we would love to hear from you.
To apply please send your completed application form and your supporting documents to Therese Herzog at info@herzog.co.nz.
We are excited to learn more about you and your qualifications.
Applicants need to be a New Zealand resident or hold a current New Zealand work visa.