Position Available: Beekeeper
Number of Positions Available: 2
Location: Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $30 – $35 per hour
Hours of Work: 30 – 40 hours per week
Key Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience
OR - Level 4 or higher qualification
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain beehives across various sites
- Monitor bee health, behavior, and hive productivity
- Perform seasonal hive movements and assist with pollination contracts
- Harvest honey and other bee products following industry standards
- Identify and treat pests and diseases affecting hives
- Maintain accurate records of hive inspections, treatments, and yields
- Ensure compliance with biosecurity and health & safety regulations
- Assist in training junior staff or seasonal workers