Delegat
Senior Winemaker / Winery Manager - Delegat
Delegat is building a leading global super premium wine company with state-of-the-art wineries and world-class vineyards in some of the top regions of New Zealand and Australia. The new Senior Winemaker / Winery Manager will be responsible for the Marlborough winery operations and production of the region’s portfolio of wines, proactively leading a quality-focused and high performing team. This is a new leadership role that will report directly to the Head of Winemaking and work closely with the broader wine team, contributing to continuous improvement and long-term growth strategies. Key Responsibilities
Leadership and People Management: Manage and develop the winery team, providing leadership, direction and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Winemaking, Processes and Quality: Manage all winemaking, cellar processes and laboratory operations to deliver wine to style, budget and timelines. Operations Management: Develop and monitor an annual operating plan, ensuring goals are achieved and provide regular progress reports. Administration, Site Management and Compliance: Ensure the site is compliant with all necessary regulations. Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability: Lead and embed a proactive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, and company policies and standards. Job Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Oenology, or related discipline. Experience managing large-scale winery operations, with commercial acumen. Proven, strong people leadership skills and ability to manage a multidisciplinary team. 10+ years relevant industry experience, with strong technical winemaking knowledge. Astute understanding of sensory analysis and quality evaluation. Well-developed understanding of HSE/WHS legislation, policies and best practice. Wine Network Consulting Pty Ltd is the employer. For more information, please visit www.winenet.com.au/recruitment.
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Delegat is building a leading global super premium wine company with state-of-the-art wineries and world-class vineyards in some of the top regions of New Zealand and Australia. The new Senior Winemaker / Winery Manager will be responsible for the Marlborough winery operations and production of the region’s portfolio of wines, proactively leading a quality-focused and high performing team. This is a new leadership role that will report directly to the Head of Winemaking and work closely with the broader wine team, contributing to continuous improvement and long-term growth strategies. Key Responsibilities
Leadership and People Management: Manage and develop the winery team, providing leadership, direction and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Winemaking, Processes and Quality: Manage all winemaking, cellar processes and laboratory operations to deliver wine to style, budget and timelines. Operations Management: Develop and monitor an annual operating plan, ensuring goals are achieved and provide regular progress reports. Administration, Site Management and Compliance: Ensure the site is compliant with all necessary regulations. Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability: Lead and embed a proactive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, and company policies and standards. Job Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Oenology, or related discipline. Experience managing large-scale winery operations, with commercial acumen. Proven, strong people leadership skills and ability to manage a multidisciplinary team. 10+ years relevant industry experience, with strong technical winemaking knowledge. Astute understanding of sensory analysis and quality evaluation. Well-developed understanding of HSE/WHS legislation, policies and best practice. Wine Network Consulting Pty Ltd is the employer. For more information, please visit www.winenet.com.au/recruitment.
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