Honey Extraction Lead & Operations Supervisor

Manuka Health; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manuka Health in Wellington, NZ is seeking an Agricultural and Food Science Technician to oversee honey extraction operations and lead a small team across multiple production functions. The role includes coordinating procurement, inbound goods, and dispatch activities to ensure efficient throughput and quality control.

You will support recruitment, onboarding, and staff development while maintaining batch integrity, documentation, and SOP compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to manage batch flow, box tracking, and drum identification.
• Mechanically minded with ability to learn, operate and troubleshoot extraction equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for data entry and reporting.
• Valid forklift licence for movement of boxes and drums.
• Demonstrated leadership to motivate and direct staff and maintain a safe, productive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment support and assist with candidate screening.
• Coordinate new employee inductions and onboarding materials.
• Manage honey extraction operations and improve throughput.
• Check batch data, E-Cert documentation, and maintain drum traceability.
• Oversee dispatch activities and record dispatch details accurately.
• Maintain extraction equipment and implement maintenance programs.
• Assist with internal and external audits and update SOPs.
• Maintain a clean and organised extraction facility.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Mechanically minded

Microsoft Office

Valid forklift licence

Strong leadership

Job description

Manuka Health in Wellington, NZ is seeking an Agricultural and Food Science Technician to oversee honey extraction operations and lead a small team across multiple production functions. The role includes coordinating procurement, inbound goods, and dispatch activities to ensure efficient throughput and quality control.

You will support recruitment, onboarding, and staff development while maintaining batch integrity, documentation, and SOP compliance.