Team Member - Honey Processing (full-time, permanent position)

Arataki Honey Ltd; Havelock North; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff honey allowance

Discount in Visitor Centre shop

Job summary

Arataki Honey Ltd in Havelock North is seeking a reliable team player for packing, dispatch and seasonal honey extraction in a busy department.

No experience required; training provided. You will work in a hands-on role with equipment like the packing room and forklift tasks, year-round employment, and a staff honey allowance plus shop discounts. You must be able to pass pre-employment checks and have reliable transport.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Good attendance and timekeeping.
• Reliable transport to and from work.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Operate in the packing room and assist in dispatch.
• Participate in seasonal honey extraction tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised workspace.
• Support team with routine duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Reliable transport

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Arataki Honey Ltd – Havelock North, North Island

We are seeking an active, reliable and positive team player to join our Hawke's Bay team located in Havelock North.

Working within the honey processing team, the job will be predominantly within the packing room but also will involve working in different areas of this busy department such as dispatch, drum handling, forklift work and seasonal honey extraction.

This position is suited to a hardworking, fully physically fit individual who works well as part of an industrious team.

Whilst no experience is necessary (training will be provided).

Job

• Packing room
• Dispatch
• Seasonal honey extraction

About you

• Active, reliable and positive team player
• Hardworking and fully physically fit
• Willingness to learn and attention to detail required
• Dependable team player with a sound work ethic and ability to follow instruction
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping expected
• Ability to use basic digital technology
• Reliable transport to and from work
• Eligible to live and work in New Zealand
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks: medical, criminal convictions, physical fitness and references
• The opportunity to work for an Iconic New Zealand Brand
• Specific, on-going training provided and opportunity for career development
• Year-round employment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Staff honey allowance and discount in our Visitor Centre shop
• A great working environment, working for a highly reputable family company

About us

Arataki Honey is New Zealand's number one and Most Trusted brand honey. Established in 1944, this is a fifth-generation family beekeeping business. We take great pride in our bees, our team, and the honey they produce - 'It's in our nature'.