Honey Production Assistant — Full Training & Housing

Egmont Honey Limited; Taihape; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Full training provided

Heavily discounted products

Job summary

Egmont Honey Limited in Taihape, New Zealand, is hiring for a six-month fixed-term role starting January 2027 to support the busy honey extraction season. This is full-time, hands-on work in a factory and apiary environment with variable hours.

Duties include assisting with honey extraction and processing, prepping equipment, beehive box assembly, cleaning, and general production support. A good level of physical fitness and the ability to follow safety procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness to handle long hours on your feet.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Reliable and punctual with a practical attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with honey extraction and processing.
• Prepare honey, equipment and work areas for production.
• Paint, assemble and prepare beehive boxes, frames and related equipment.
• Clean and sanitise factory areas, equipment, vehicles and beekeeping gear.
• Report equipment faults and safety hazards.
• Support factory, warehouse and apiary teams as priorities change.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Egmont Honey Limited in Taihape, New Zealand, is hiring for a six-month fixed-term role starting January 2027 to support the busy honey extraction season. This is full-time, hands-on work in a factory and apiary environment with variable hours.

Duties include assisting with honey extraction and processing, prepping equipment, beehive box assembly, cleaning, and general production support. A good level of physical fitness and the ability to follow safety procedures are essential.