Viticulturist, Kaiparuauru kerepe
Also known as
- Grape grower, vineyard manager, viticultural contractor, vineyard technical officer, viticulture worker, vineyard operator, vineyard supervisor
Viticulturists grow and harvest grapes from vineyards for wine production and advise on crop management.
Duration
02:18 mins
Your pay could be
$53K
Lower
$66K to $109K
Most common
$149K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Viticulturists
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular and long hours in peak seasons
- usually work outdoors in vineyards
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, safety conscious and work well in a team
Tasks
- manage vineyard operations
- grow and harvest grapes
- supervise vineyard staff
- prune grapevines
- sell grapes to wineries
- maintain records and data
- monitor vineyards for pests and diseases
- sample grapes to check maturity
- operate machinery for grape growing
- monitor profit and return of vineyards
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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