CareerPlan

Vintage Laboratory Technician

New ZealandFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-03

Core

Support the winemaking team by analyzing juice and wine samples, running ferment checks, and maintaining accurate records during the vintage.

Role type

Laboratory Technician (Winemaking)

Builds

Wines spanning various styles and regional expressions for the Matua and Squealing Pig brands.

Domain

Wine production / Viticulture

Required skills

Sample analysis, Fermentation monitoring, Record keeping, Test interpretation, Calibration, Manual handling

Preferred skills

Attention to detail, Safety mindset, Ability to work long hours and shifts

Technologies

Laboratory equipment for wine analysis

Responsibilities

Run ferment samples and inoculation checks, Analyze juice and wine samples, Record relevant data for auditability, Interpret and action test reporting, Perform calibration and standardization

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC