Everyday our experienced team of 1,700+ people work alongside farmers, producers, and others throughout the food supply chain to help them uphold what Aotearoa stands for in food - a higher standard of quality and safety.
We are passionate about our shared role as Kaitiaki Kai, guardians of food, and have a deep responsibility to do the right thing for food and the environments it comes from.
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining great people, and supporting them to be the best they can be. We know diverse teams are stronger teams and we believe in fairness and opportunity for all.
Casual Apiculture Inspector – Honey Bee Surveillance
Location: Various: Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury. Travel required.
The Opportunity
Are you interested in biosecurity, the apiculture industry, and protecting New Zealand’s honeybee population?
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Casual Apiculture Inspector to support exotic honey bee pest and disease surveillance across various locations in New Zealand
The purpose of the role is to carry out targeted seasonal apiary inspections and sampling for exotic honey bee pests and diseases as part of MPI’s National Apiculture Surveillance Programme delivered by AsureQuality.
You will play an important role in helping protect New Zealand’s bee industry by inspecting selected apiaries for exotic bee pests and diseases.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, travelling for apiary inspections, and contributing to New Zealand’s biosecurity efforts. The majority of inspection and sampling activities take place between March and May annually.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You will be organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working under direction while maintaining strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
If you have the beekeeping experience we’re looking for and are keen to play a part in protecting New Zealand’s honey bee industry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in supporting the health of our bees and protecting New Zealand’s biosecurity.
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