Winery Electrician, Marlborough Winery

We’re seeking a qualified Winery Electrician to join our Capital Projects team, based at our Marlborough Winery. This exciting role is responsible for the electrical maintenance of all plant and equipment on site, including routine planned maintenance, breakdown service and repairs, and supporting the Delegat capital development programme. This is a full-time permanent role offering 40 hours a week Monday – Friday.  Extra hours and weekend work will be required during vintage operations, March-April.

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring all electrical elements of the winery’s plant, process equipment, and infrastructure are well maintained to maximize plant availability
• Carrying out internal and external work to agreed standards and maintaining accurate records using Delegat maintenance management software (Upkeep)
• Supporting the commissioning of plant and equipment for each vintage and assisting the Capital Projects team to meet deadlines
• Providing expertise in control, automation, instrumentation, and PLC technology, including troubleshooting and coordination with external providers
• Developing an ongoing understanding of winemaking procedures and supporting R&D for best practice in wine processing equipment
• Championing Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (HSE) compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture
• Overseeing contractor performance and ensuring plant, equipment, and structures are safe for use

What you’ll bring

• New Zealand Electrical Worker Registration Board Registered Electrician with a current NZ Practicing license
• Several years’ experience as an industrial electrician in similar roles
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with a drive for results and a commitment to high-quality work
• Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and a focus on continuous improvement
• Alignment with Delegat’s values: Aim High, Mastery, and Winning Together

What we offer

• Paid parental / partner’s leave and long service benefits
• Wine allowance and discounted employee prices
• A supportive environment to grow and add value
• Be part of a highly engaged and collaborative team
• A culture where our values of Winning Together, Mastery, and Aiming High are at the heart of what we do

Who we are At Delegat, we are building a leading global Super Premium wine company, making the world’s most sought-after Super Premium wines with brands Oyster Bay, Delegat, and Barossa Valley Estate. Established in 1947 and majority owned by the Delegat family, we were founding members of Sustainable Winegrowing NZ. To support our future growth plans, we now have dedicated teams in six countries and have invested in state-of-the-art wineries and world-class vineyards in the prime grape growing regions of New Zealand and Australia. We believe deeply that it is our people who bring our plans to life, turn our goals into reality, and truly make the difference.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be themselves at work. If you believe you are aligned with our values at Delegat, but don't meet all the criteria for this opportunity, we encourage you to still apply or to email us at [email protected] so we can explore the value you could add to one of our teams