Senior Beekeeper

Cambridge Bee Products is looking for an experienced Senior Beekeeper to join our passionate and highly skilled team. Based in Leamington, we manage hives across the Waikato, King Country, Taupō, and Hawke's Bay regions and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of hive management and bee health.

In this role you will primarily be working in the field, therefore experience in managing beehives and independently assessing their needs will be a priority. All beekeeping activities will be done to the highest standard as set by management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Hive inspections and health assessments
• Monitoring, identifying, and treating hive diseases
• Feeding and managing hives
• Honey harvesting and associated seasonal activities
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting as required

This role typically works Monday to Friday, however hours may vary depending on seasonal demands. During peak beekeeping periods, travel and overnight stays may be required. All work-related travel expenses are covered by the company.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Proven commercial beekeeping experience
• A current forklift licence
• HT licence (preferred but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of hive health and disease management
• Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting
• Reliable, motivated, and safety focused

What We Offer

• A permanent role with an established and growing beekeeping operation
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
• The opportunity to work across some of New Zealand's key beekeeping regions
• Ongoing training and development from an experienced team
• A supportive environment where your skills and expertise are valued

If you're an experienced beekeeper looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.