Irrigation technician

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at Viticultura Contracting Ltd (view profile)
Published 06/06/2026
Location Cromwell, New Zealand
Category Winegrowing  
Job Type Need Staff Soon  
Number of Roles Available 2
Start Date 2026/10/01
End Date 2028/07/31
Starting Rate dependent on experience

Description

Join a leading vineyard management team in the heart of Central Otago wine country.
Based in Cromwell, we manage premium vineyards across Central Otago and are seeking a motivated Irrigation Technician to help deliver exceptional vineyard performance and fruit quality. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in technical excellence, and wants to be part of a progressive and growing viticulture business.
As an Irrigation Technician, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day water management of our vineyards, working closely with clients and our management team to ensure vines are healthy, productive, and performing at their best throughout the season.

Roles include but not limited to

-          Manage all aspects of irrigation & fertigation

-          Troubleshoot and repair problems

-          Overall operations of irrigation system

-          Manage aspects of frost fighting

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications / skills

-          Must hold a current New Zealand drivers license

-          The ability to work independently and make sound decisions in remote locations

-         A strong commitment to health and safety

-          Experience working in vineyards, particularly with irrigation systems

Bonus points if you have

-          Growsafe certificate

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