Beekeeping Assistant at Gold Hives Limited

Position Beekeeping Assistant
Posted 20 Aug 2026
Expired 19 Sep 2026
Company Gold Hives Limited
Location Bay Of Plenty | NZ
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Gold Hives Limited for the position of Beekeeping Assistant. If the Beekeeping Assistant vacancy in Bay Of Plenty matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Position Title: Beekeeping Assistant
Number of Positions: 3
Location: ALL, Bay of Plenty
Pay Rate: $26 – $37 per hour
Hours of Work: 30–50 hours per week

Key Requirements:

6months - 2 years' experience or a Level 4 qualification.

A beekeeping assistant helps lead beekeepers manage and maintain honeybee colonies. Duties include inspecting hive health, harvesting honey, building and repairing equipment, and feeding colonies. This hands-on, physical entry-level role is vital for honey production, crop pollination, and bee biosecurity. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Hive Management: Inspect colonies for overall health, queen activity, and population strength.
  • Disease & Pest Control: Monitor and treat hives for common issues like Varroa mites or American Foulbrood.
  • Feeding & Maintenance: Feed colonies sugar syrup or pollen substitutes during seasonal shortages.
  • Harvesting: Pull honey supers, extract honey, and process hive byproducts like beeswax.
  • Equipment Care: Build, paint, clean, and repair hive boxes, frames, and tools.
  • Hive Relocation: Load, secure, and move hives to different sites for seasonal floral flows or pollination contracts. 

Job Info:

  • Company: Gold Hives Limited
  • Position: Beekeeping Assistant
  • Work Location: Bay Of Plenty
  • Country: NZ

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