Welcome to the Vinarchy Launchpad!! Your one-stop onboarding hub that is designed to help you navigate your way to Vinarchy launch day – where we’re not just crafting exceptional wines – we’re building a culture of collaboration, innovation, and passion that will set the tone for our future.
To help communicate essential information with all Vinarchy team members, the Launchpad will serve as a central resource and will be updated regularly with information as it can be shared.
Information on the Launchpad will be updated regularly, and you will receive an email to notify you when more content is available, but to kick us off with our first drop of content you can now explore:
- Your Corporate Workspaces – Discover guides covering the location and building, great places to eat, meet, and explore, as well as everything you need to know about transport and amenities.
- The Grapevine Change Advocates – Learn about this initiative and how it will support our transition.
- Vinarchy Buddies program – Find out how this program can help you settle in and connect with colleagues.
- Regularly updated FAQs – Get answers to common questions and stay informed.
As this is a site for all Vinarchy employees, some information may be more relevant to you depending on your team and role. However, we encourage you to explore the entire page to gain a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening at Vinarchy.
Our Vinarchy offices
Welcome to your new workspace – where great ideas take shape! You’ll soon discover your go-to spots, meet your new team members, and settle into a place where you can feel and work your best! These guides cover some background on the location and building, some great places to eat, meet and explore – as well as everything you need to know about the transport and amenities on offer!
Our Auckland Office
Our Buddy Program
We’re excited to launch our new Buddy Program, set to kick off in April! This initiative is designed to foster a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative environment for all team members. Some of you will be approached to be part of this program based on your role and location. Through this program, new team members coming across from Pernod Ricard Winemakers will be paired with an Accolade Wines buddy who will guide, support, and help them integrate smoothly into Vinarchy.
Together, we’ll strengthen our workplace relationships, enhance job satisfaction, and create an even more inclusive, supportive, and productive work environment for everyone.
If you are a current Accolade Wines team member, you may be asked to be a buddy and if you are a current Pernod Ricard Winemakers team member joining Vinarchy in a new office location, you will receive an introduction to your nominated buddy in the coming weeks. There will be support provided to all staff within our SC&O teams which will be confirmed in the next few weeks.
Keep an eye out for more information.
Join The Grapevine!
FAQs
Have questions? We have answers! This section is your guide to all things Vinarchy, from setting up your tech to understanding workplace perks. Consider this your shortcut to a smooth and easy transition.
Onboarding FAQs
How often will the onboarding site be updated?
The Vinarchy Launchpad is a working site, and content will be uploaded continuously as details are finalised. Vinarchy Communications will email team members when there are a number of new items on-line for you to explore.
What do I need to do on Day 1?
A full roadmap and plan for Day 1 and the lead-up to this will be shared with team members via the Vinarchy Launchpad. This will include finalised logistics, clear direction on collecting your devices, where and when to meet on Vinarchy’s first day and additional information.
Will the organisational chart be available on this site?
Vinarchy is still working through the offer and recruitment process in collaboration with Pernod Ricard. Therefore it is not possible to share organisation charts currently.
Divisional leaders will communicate structures to all employees as soon as they are able.
When will the final offers be made and finalised?
We acknowledge this process has been exceptionally difficult for some. Please be assured that Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers are working as closely together as possible on this process and will provide further updates on timings as soon as this information is available.
Have we heard any other news about the Sydney office?
The search is continuing to identify a new office space for the Vinarchy team in Sydney. In the meantime, team members will be located at the existing Accolade office, with provisions being put in place to accommodate everyone. Further information will be provided ahead of Day 1.
What is happening with our devices?
The IT team is finalising the distribution plans for phones and laptops where appropriate. Logistics will be shared once finalised.
What should I do if I have questions that aren’t answered here?
Information on the Launchpad will be updated regularly, and you will receive an email to notify you when more content is available. If you have pressing questions, you can email [email protected].
Will there be any support in the lead up to Day 1?
There will be plenty of opportunities to prepare for Day 1 over the next few weeks, we will be launching the Buddy Program and Line Manager training, so you feel equipped and ready to start on Day 1.
Will there be an IT outage during the changeover to Vinarchy?
A full roadmap and plan for Day 1 and week 1, and the lead-up to this will be shared with team members via the Vinarchy Launchpad. This will include finalised logistics, clear direction on collecting your devices and IT connectivity, where and when to meet on Vinarchy’s first day and additional information.
What will the flexible working policy be?
Vinarchy will have a hybrid working policy of 2 – 3 days in the office per week. Later this year, we intend to transition this to three days in the office.