Beekeeper | Whitehall Fruitpackers Ltd
Location: Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand
Category: Farm Labour (Farming, Animals & Conservation)
Type: Full-Time
Company: Whitehall Fruitpackers Ltd
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Whitehall Fruitpackers Ltd is a progressive horticultural company based in the Waikato region with over 270 canopy hectares of green and gold kiwifruit, focusing strongly on organic production. Alongside kiwifruit, the company is active in dairy farming, dry stock, apiaries, and forestry, providing a wide variety of agricultural opportunities.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Beekeeper who is passionate about bees, pollination, and sustainable farming. This role involves maintaining healthy colonies for pollination and honey production while also helping with orchard work during the off-season.
You’ll play an important part in supporting our kiwifruit, nashi, and blueberry pollination programs and ensuring bee health, productivity, and quality honey harvests.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain strong and healthy bee colonies for pollination and honey production.
- Collect hive products — honey, beeswax, pollen, and propolis.
- Support all hive operations including treatment, splits, and honey extraction.
- Participate in queen rearing and manage breeding yards.
- Monitor and prevent hive diseases and pests.
- Identify and report hive health issues promptly.
- Prepare colonies for production and wintering cycles.
- Assist with orchard-related work when required.
You’ll Need To:
- Be genuinely passionate about beekeeping and open to learning.
- Have a strong work ethic, flexibility, and commitment to results.
- Enjoy working in a team-focused and diverse environment.
- Follow all health and safety guidelines and respect colleagues.
- Be physically fit and able to lift up to 25 kg.
- Communicate clearly and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred (Not Essential) Experience
- Commercial beekeeping experience.
- Queen rearing knowledge.
- Class 2 or higher driver’s licence.
- Forklift licence.
- DECA certification (Disease Elimination Conformity Agreement).
All applicants must hold a current NZ work visa or be a New Zealand resident currently based in the country.
Location
On-site position in Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand
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