Assistant Beekeeper - Taihape
About this job
We’re looking for Assistant Beekeepers with 1+ year of commercial experience to join our team for the upcoming season (Aug 2025 – May 2026).
This is a full-time, seasonal role with the potential to return the following year.
Work is spread across various sites within the surrounding region, and the hourly rate starts at $25+, depending on experience and qualifications.
Shared accommodation can be provided however you will need to cover your portion of utilities.
Full gear and equipment will be provided as well.
Duties include:
Feed beehives in spring
Assist with swarm control and creating new hives
Place and remove honey boxes (harvest: Feb–May)
Prepare hives for winter
Repair hive components
Wash trucks
Support general apiary, maintenance, and transport tasks as needed
May occasionally perform Beekeeper/Senior Beekeeper duties under guidance
Interested? Apply now!
Job Requirements
MINIMUM 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE AS BEEKEPER - NON NEGOTIABLE
We require someone preferably with a Full - Clean Driver's Licence and own transport.
Must be open to Alcohol and Drug Testing
Must be reliable, trustworthy and hardworking
Must be able to take instructions, be responsible and complete tasks
Health and Fitness is a big part - Must be fit and able, energetic and speaks good English.
No convictions
Must be able to pass a drug test
- Days of work
- 6am - 6pm Monday - Saturday (72 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $25 p/h start rate depending on skills/qualifications/experience
- Job Category
- Livestock Farmers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
Interested in this job?
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