Vintage@Vidal

Vintage will be between February and May 2012, for 10 to 12 week
At the peak of Vintage, you will be expected to work long hours, on a shift basi
Vidal Estate crushes around 800 to 1000 tonnes of fruit during vintage – for organic and non-organic wine
The focus is on premium Chardonnay, Syrah, and Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon blend
Our top wines are made using a small batch philosophy, with hand-picked frui
The Vidal Winery is located in Hastings in the heart of the Hawkes Bay –New Zealand’s oldest wine regio
Vidal Estate houses our winery, Cellar Door, and award-winning restaurant
For general information about the Hawkes Bay, click here
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To work a Vintage at Vidal, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand
If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident, a Working Holiday Visa may be an option for you
For more details, please see http://www.immigration.govt.nz/

Vintage workers are paid wages based on hours worked, and are paid weekly into a New Zealand bank account
Holiday pay (8%) is paid at the end of the contract period

Before starting, there is a group barbeque so everyone can meet each other
Vidal's award-winning restaurant will provide a cooked meal every day you’re at work, on the commencement of 12 hour shifts
We have a party to celebrate the completion of Vintage

Experienced Cellarhands are teamed with those with less experience, and you work as a team until the supervisor feels you are capable of working on your own
We have winery induction with you going over winery rules, Health and Safety and ensure you have the right safety gear

Vidal can provide support in applying for a New Zealand IRD (tax) number and bank account, and help with the necessary paperwork for tax and immigration requirements
A certificate of service can be provided on request
winejobsonline.com also provides useful information on living and working in New Zealand