WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Winemaker

Plans, supervises and coordinates the production of wine or
spirits from selected varieties of grapes.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree
or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In
some instances relevant experience is required in addition to
the formal qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• liaises with vineyard personnel or contract growers to provide
  grapes for processing
• examines grape samples to assess ripeness, sugar and acid
  content, and determines suitability for processing
• coordinates wine-making processes, directing workers in
  testing and crushing grapes, fermenting juices, and fortifying,
  clarifying, maturing and finishing wines
• blends wines according to formulae or knowledge of
  wine-making techniques
• arranges bottling of wines on site or at other premises
• may arrange local and export sales of wines
  

ABS • AUSTRALIAN STANDARD CLAS SIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS, 2ND ED • 1220.0 227

PROFESSIONALS
MAJOR GROUP 2