About the role:

Delegat is seeking an exceptional Head of Viticulture to provide leadership and direction across its New Zealand vineyard operations. You will lead the people, practices and long-term planning that underpin the quality and success of a globally recognised wine business. This is a substantial leadership appointment, combining technical authority, commercial judgement and the opportunity to influence vineyard performance at a national level. You will work closely with the Company Viticulturist, Vineyard Managers and winemaking leaders to set high standards, build capability and deliver outstanding results.

A summary of what you’ll be doing:

- Provide direction, inspire and develop high-performing viticulture teams across New Zealand
- Champion world-class, scientifically-led viticulture to optimise fruit quality, yield and long-term vine health
- Set the direction for vineyard management programmes, technical excellence and continuous improvement
- Lead national vineyard operational and harvest planning, aligning vineyard performance with winemaking requirements
- Influence long-term vineyard development, water strategy and the sustainable future of the vineyard portfolio
- Drive a culture of accountability, safety and operational excellence while building influential internal and external partnerships

What we’re looking for:





- A tertiary qualification in viticulture and proven experience applying technical practices across large-scale vineyards
- A strong track record leading and developing large, diverse teams in a structured, performance-focused environment
- Experience establishing new vineyards and strong knowledge of Current Zealand workplace health and safety requirements
- Strategic perspective, commercial acumen and the ability to turn ambitious plans into measurable operational outcomesA credible, influential and collaborative leader who brings sound judgement and a drive for excellence

About the company:

Delegat is a leading global super premium wine company, producing some of the world’s most sought-after wines including the iconic Oyster Bay and Barossa Valley Estate brands. With significant investment in state-of-the-art wineries and world-class vineyards across New Zealand and Australia, Delegat is committed to excellence at every step of the winemaking process.

Delegat emphasise a high-performing culture and invest significantly in training and development to empower their employees to turn goals into reality. This people-centric approach is crucial to their success.

For a senior viticulture professional who wants to lead at scale, influence the future of premium wine production and leave a meaningful legacy, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Applications close: 4 December 2026

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