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A vision for high quality Italian style cheese made with traditional Italian know-how and the very best natural local New Zealand ingredients.
Flavio and Flavia both from Rome, Italy and passionate about good food and rugby, wanted to create a new life in New Zealand. Flavia has spent 25 years as a top executive in an international company. Flavio used to play professional rugby in Italy and briefly also played in New Zealand.
With Italy having more than 1000 different types of cheeses, they missed the Italian variety of cheeses. Therefore, they bravely decided to introduce some of these traditional Italian cheese styles to the New Zealand market. They found in Nelson the opportunity to collaborate with Oaklands Farm. This source would provide a supply of fully traceable quality local A2-tested cows milk.
Requiring an Italian sounding Brand, "ViaVio" was chosen. It comes from the last part of Flavia and Flavio's name. It conjures up the image of historic and traditional artisanal Italian brands, and stands proudly alongside the stars of the Southern Cross.
ViaVio is now producing and supplying the very finest quality products made with solely natural local ingredients and no added preservatives for all like-minded discerning foodies.
NATURALE. ITALIANO. ECCELLENTE. PROUDLY MADE IN NZ.
Nicola
Cheesemaster
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Raffy
Accounting
Flavia & Flavio
Owners
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Alex
Factory
Dali
Factory
Megan
Sales
Bee
Operations
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Cheese Master Helper / Aiuto Casaro : FULL -TIME Position
Are you passionate about cheese?
Do you love good food, value tradition, and enjoy working as part of a bubbling team?​
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At Viavio, we craft artisanal cheeses with care, skill, and respect for traditional methods. As we continue to grow our range and production, we’re looking for a Cheesemaker Helper to join our small but dedicated team.
You’ll work closely alongside our Cheese Master, supporting all aspects of cheese production, from making and handling cheese to cleaning and packaging. During peak seasons, or when the Cheese Master is away, you’ll learn to be confident stepping up and managing production.
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This role is ideal for someone who:
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Is genuinely passionate about cheesemaking
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Enjoys working with food made by hand, not just with machines
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Is reliable, practical, and a real team player
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Wants to learn, grow, and build skills alongside an experienced Cheese Master
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Experience with Italian-style cheesemaking is an advantage
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Is looking for a long-term role in a growing artisan food business
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If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you!
send us your CV at sales@viavio.co.nz