Apprentice Beekeeper - Whanganui

Apprentice Beekeeper - Whanganui

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Have you ever thought about becoming a beekeeper? Here's your chance to earn while you learn with one of New Zealand's most iconic natural health brands.

Comvita is looking for an Apprentice Beekeeper to join our Whanganui Apiary team. This is more than just a job. It's a hands-on career pathway where you'll gain real-world experience while completing the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3) – which is NZQA approved credits - through our supported apprenticeship programme.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced beekeepers, you'll learn all aspects of commercial beekeeping, including:

• Hive management and bee health

• Honey production and harvesting

• Pest and disease management

• Transporting and establishing hives

• Working safely in diverse outdoor environments

• Building positive relationships with landowners and stakeholders

You'll play an important role in helping maintain healthy hives and supporting the production of premium New Zealand honey.

*You must be willing to undergo pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, then if successful ongoing random testing*

What We're Looking For

You don't need previous beekeeping experience. Instead, we are looking for people who:

• Love working outdoors

• Are physically fit and comfortable with manual work

• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Work well as part of a team

• Hold a full New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence

• Are willing to travel occasionally and work flexible hours during peak seasons

• Have no known allergy to bee stings or pollen

What You'll Gain

• Fully supported apprenticeship programme

• Nationally recognised Level 3 Apiculture qualification

• Ongoing support from experienced beekeepers and managers

• Career progression opportunities within Comvita

• PPE and training provided

• The opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career in a growing industry

If you're ready to start a career that's connected to nature, sustainability, and the future of New Zealand's primary industries, we'd love to hear from you.