Apiary Research Intern – Bee Health & Environment

Comvita Apiaries; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $29.90/hour

Job summary

Comvita invites students to join our Apiaries internship program, based in Whanganui, designed for 2nd- or 3rd-year students in agricultural or biological sciences and related fields. The internship focuses on varroa management practices, cross-branch analysis, and learning from international best practice to improve hive efficiency and retention.

Interns gain hands-on experience with Comvita’s Apiary teams, work during university breaks, and receive a living wage with pay of $29.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Open exclusively to students studying NZQA Level 6–10 qualifications at a NZ tertiary institution.
• 2nd- or 3rd-year student in agricultural science, apiculture, biological science, environmental science, or related discipline.

Education

NZQA Level 6–10 qualification

Job description

Comvita invites students to join our Apiaries internship program, based in Whanganui, designed for 2nd- or 3rd-year students in agricultural or biological sciences and related fields. The internship focuses on varroa management practices, cross-branch analysis, and learning from international best practice to improve hive efficiency and retention.

Interns gain hands-on experience with Comvita’s Apiary teams, work during university breaks, and receive a living wage with pay of $29.90 per hour.