Quality and leadership in everything we do – from fine wine to hospitality.
If you’re looking to join a team that’s constantly breaking new ground, come and join the legacy we’re building at Craggy Range.
See our current vacancies below to find out more.
Doug Wisor Memorial Scholarship 2024
Doug Wisor was a brilliant young American-born winemaker at Craggy Range who passed away in New Zealand following a tragic kite surfing accident. During his time with Craggy Range, Doug made some of the finest wines New Zealand has seen.
The Scholarship, first awarded in 2006, supports a young American winemaker to travel to New Zealand to intern at Craggy Range for the 2024 harvest. The Doug Wisor Memorial Fund will provide return airfares from the US, whilst Craggy Range will provide a modest salary for the duration of the harvest, which runs from approximately March until May 2024. At the completion of the vintage the recipient will also be given a unique opportunity to tour New Zealand’s diverse wine regions, with visits to iconic producers organised by Craggy Range and a travel bursary up to $1000 USD for transport and accommodation.
To this point, many exceptionally gifted young winemakers have received the scholarship, gaining knowledge of not only the New Zealand wine landscape but bearing witness to the legacy of attention to detail and crafting wines of distinction that Doug helped to establish as the essence of Craggy Range. The successful applicant will get opportunity to become part of that unique alumni.
1. Applicant should demonstrate intellect, vision, innovation and practical experience in winemaking.
2. Demonstrate why an overseas internship would be important in career development.
3. Explanation of mutual benefits likely to both the applicant and vineyard.
4. Applications must be clear, concise and easily understandable.
5. Please include contact details for at least one recent wine industry referee.
Maija Roses, was the recipient of the 2023 scholarship, and described her experience below:
“ On numerous occasions before I left the US for the 2023 vintage, I met people whose lives were touched by Doug Wisor and past interns who raved about their experiences at Craggy Range. Stepping off the plane in Napier, I already understood the privilege it was to be selected for the Doug Wisor scholarship. By the time I flew home a few months later, the privilege of what I experienced was only truly realized.”, “I am grateful for the supporters of the Doug Wisor scholarship. It is because of this support that I became one of many lives touched by his legacy. I hope to share what I have learned from Craggy Range in my next career steps as I return to the cellar in Napa Valley this vintage with an excited confidence for the road ahead.”
To apply, please send us your detailed CV along with a one-page outline detailing what you hope to learn from a Craggy Range harvest and how you believe it will advance your career in the US wine industry.
You can email these documents to hrmanager@craggyrange.com
Applications close on the 29th September 2023.
Winemaker
Craggy Range is a leading family-owned New Zealand winery, established in 1999 and based in the beautiful region of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. We have a clear aspiration to sit alongside the great wineries of the world, and due to being supported by a 1000-year family trust, we have the time to achieve it.
We are advertising a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team as Winemaker, working with a team of experienced individuals to create some of New Zealand’s most iconic wines.
Reporting to the Chief Winemaker, this position is responsible for the day-to-day running of our winery and cellar team and encompasses all aspects of our winemaking and oenology program.
You will naturally be suited to this role as you have a minimum of 3 years’ winemaking experience at a similar level, a strong understanding and passion for wine making and the great wines of the world, and have successfully managed a team of people. You will possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic and previous experience in a strong work/wine culture. The ability to communicate our craft to a wide range of people, including trade and industry cohort, is pivotal in this role.
Your outstanding qualifications and experience provide you with the knowledge and technical ability to assist in leading a team with an uncompromising attention to detail across our two Wineries at our Gimblett Gravels and Giants Vineyards. Both wineries have been designed with meticulous craftsmanship in mind, small batch, high-quality production and feature world class equipment and technology. Our winery places a strong emphasis on trials and evolution, so an understanding of industry innovations and global trends will be a key component of your skill set.
This is a very exciting opportunity to join a highly-respected and enviably resourced winery, with a world class ambition.
If you are interested in this position, email a detailed covering letter together with your resume to: hrmanager@craggyrange.com
Food and Beverage Sales & Section Waiter
We are seeking three enthusiastic, dynamic, and sales-oriented section waiters to join the front of house team at Craggy Range Winery’s Restaurant for a start date from November onwards.
Section waiters have a pivotal role in ensuring all guests enjoy an exceptional experience while they are visiting our venue. We work to encourage growth and welcome an inclusive work environment where everyone will be celebrated.
Working alongside our senior team you will have support and a passionate team who will help you attain outstanding sales combined with great service to contribute to the success of our restaurant.
Our aim is ensuring guests have lasting impressions of their experience.
- A welcoming and supportive team environment with monthly check ins with your manager.
- Flexible roster- we are open 7 days, and every day is busy, so all requests are fine.
- Competitive industry wages and great monthly tips
- Generous staff discount when dining at Craggy Range Restaurant.
- Grow with us through internal promotions, all our current management started as section waiters.
- Engaging training opportunities across sales, service, beverage, and food service.
- Enhance your wine knowledge – opportunities to visit our vineyards and get trained by our cellar door team.
- Become a member of our staff wine club, where we eat, drink and discuss wine!
- Team collaboration – if you have an idea, we would love to hear about it!
Housekeeper and Housekeeping Team Leaders
We are seeking multiple housekeeping positions to join our dynamic housekeeping team. The Giants Site, located in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay, is the home of Craggy Range. On this site, you will find a leading Cellar Door experience, an award-winning Restaurant, Luxury Accommodation, and immaculately presented grounds and facilities.
There are multiple roles available from full-time to casual. Whether you are looking for a weekend position or 30 hours a week, this could be a great fit for you!
As a Housekeeper, you will play a critical role in ensuring the cleanliness and presentation of our Luxury Accommodation meet the highest standards. You will be responsible for a range of tasks, including cleaning guest rooms, public spaces, and staff areas, laundry, restocking guest amenities, and managing inventory. The successful candidate will have an exceptional attention to detail, take pride in their work, and be passionate about delivering a world-class guest experience.
Successful applicants will have a full driver’s license or reliable transport, a high level of attention to detail, a commitment to delivering quality, physical capability to complete the role, a proactive nature, initiative, a great attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn and take on new tasks. Previous housekeeping experience within a luxury environment is preferred, however, if you have the above attributes, full training is possible, so please get in touch.
We offer a competitive salary package, training, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation, please apply with your CV and cover letter.
Chef de Partie
Our restaurant is positioned as an expression of our local area, showcasing fresh seasonal produce from our garden and a selection of hand–picked producers from our local community.
We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join a team that pushes standards and develops food that we are really proud of. We always get everyone to run their own section and really pitch in and help with all duties.
We are a passionate and supportive kitchen with a continually changing menu and a great team environment.
Our restaurant is positioned as an expression of our local area, showcasing fresh seasonal produce from our garden and a selection of hand–picked producers from our local community.
We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join a team that pushes standards and develops food that we are really proud of. We always get everyone to run their own section and really pitch in and help with all duties.
We are a passionate and supportive kitchen with a continually changing menu and a great team environment.
Creating a great team culture sets us apart as a nice place to work while cooking some great food. We provide training and development plans for chefs at every level, setting you up well for your future career. We want to develop our staff into future managers and kitchen leaders – this could be you!
What does this position entail?
- Menu Development and Production
Assisting the Head Chef in developing the menu and additional items that are creative and appealing according to the season, supply, relevance and inspiration.
- Food Production and Quality
Ensure all food produced, prepared and presented is of the desired standards.
- Productivity and Morale
Ensure the maintenance of high productivity alongside high staff morale whilst working as a part of a team who treat others with professional respect and courtesy. Also work to motivate and assist junior staff in the kitchen to ensure they are trained and developed into a well-equipped team member.
- Hygiene Sanitation and Food Safety
Daily maintenance of food safety programs, ensure appropriate storage and rotation of stock, ensure superior personal hygiene and kitchen hygiene is upkept at all times.
- Learning and Development
Open to continuous learning opportunities of technical skills and food knowledge.
- A minimum guarantee of 30 hours a week
- Discounts at Craggy Range, Mary’s and Craggy Range Cellar Door.
- Some outdoor work in the garden working with seasonal produce.
- Working with a supportive and desirable team where managers are judged on the way they manage the kitchen meaning everyone will be looked after.
- Hands on exposure to working with great produce and new techniques every day.
- At Craggy Range, we are open lunch and dinner, seven days a week, therefore a flexible roster and work life balance is easily accommodated.
To be considered, applicants must have the right to work legally in New Zealand. Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter
Mary's Sous Chef
At Mary’s, we’re all about excellence and fun. Whether it’s nibbling on small plates, savouring an unforgettable meal, or laughing the night away with friends over a glass of wine, Mary’s is the neighbourhood place to be!
We’re on the hunt for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. If you’re as serious about cooking as you are about having a good time with your work family, then you’re in the right place.
You will be working in a kitchen where creativity and collaboration is key to our success. Our kitchen crew is a small lively bunch of hospitality professionals who know how to whip up a dining experience worth remembering. Everyone in our team does a little bit of everything! We are open six dinner services so it’s a 12pm start, 5 days a week.
What to expect
– Collaborating with our Head Chef to create memorable dishes.
– Utilising all of the freshest ingredients that Hawke’s Bay has to offer.
– Keeping the Mary’s classics close and adding exciting new takes to our menu to deliver elevated neighbourhood food and wine experiences.
– Contribute to an enthusiastic and passionate team environment.
– Constant education in new and modern techniques while continuing to maintain grounding in great cooking and receive structured ongoing development and training.
– Bring your passion for cooking, creativity, and fun to the table.
– Previous Sous Chef or relevant experience.
– Teamwork and communication skills to bring to our supportive team environment.
– Thrive under the pressure of our busy neighbourhood local.
– Maintain a safe and hygienic work practice with your knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
If this sounds like the ideal next step in your culinary journey, then we would love to hear from you.
To be considered, applicants must have the right to work legally in New Zealand. Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter
Martinborough Machinery Operator
Craggy Range is a family-owned winery, focused on becoming one of New Zealand’s great wine producers, and a producer that can comfortably sit alongside the great wineries of the world. We have a total of 300Ha throughout New Zealand with vineyards in the Hawke’s Bay and Martinborough.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Machinery Operator to join our team at our Martinborough Vineyards.
The main duties of this role include performing and supervising all aspects of machinery operations on the vineyard and working closely with the Vineyard Manager on preparing and implementing the weekly work program. This role will also undertake workshop duties and is an integral part of the management of the maintenance for vineyard machinery.
The successful candidate will have:
- Passion for the viticulture/horticulture industry
- Experience operating viticulture and/or horticulture machinery
- Full driver’s license
- Previous experience in repairing and maintaining plant and equipment.
- Relevant qualifications i.e. Growsafe, Approved Handlers and HT would be an advantage.
To be considered, applicants must have the right to work legally in New Zealand. Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter
The successful candidate will join a motivated team that works hard to maintain a high standard of quality. Full training and development opportunities will be provided.
Hawke's Bay Machinery Operator
Craggy Range is a family-owned winery, focused on becoming one of New Zealand’s great wine producers, and a producer that can comfortably sit alongside the great wineries of the world. We have a total of 300Ha throughout New Zealand with vineyards in the Hawke’s Bay and Martinborough.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Machinery Operator to join our team at our Hawke’s Bay based vineyards.
The main duties of this role include performing and supervising all aspects of machinery operations on the vineyard and working closely with the Vineyard Manager on preparing and implementing the weekly work program. This role will also undertake workshop duties and is an integral part of the management of the maintenance for vineyard machinery.
The successful candidate will have:
- Passion for the viticulture/horticulture industry
- Experience operating viticulture and/or horticulture machinery
- Full driver’s license
- Previous experience in repairing and maintaining plant and equipment.
- Relevant qualifications i.e. Growsafe, Approved Handlers, HT and an interest in organics and organic conversion would be an advantage.
To be considered, applicants must have the right to work legally in New Zealand. Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter
The successful candidate will join a motivated team that works hard to maintain a high standard of quality. Full training and development opportunities will be provided.
