Honey Factory Assistant

About the opportunity

Egmont Honey is looking for reliable, practical people to join our Taihape team for a six-month fixed-term period.

These positions have been established to support a temporary increase in production and operational requirements. The roles involve a variety of hands-on factory, honey extraction, cleaning, equipment preparation and general operational duties. This is a full-time position for the duration of the fixed-term period. Hours and working days may vary depending on production requirements, so flexibility during busy periods is essential.

What you will be doing

Working under the direction of the Plant and Production Manager, your duties will include:

Assisting with honey extraction and processing

Preparing honey, equipment and work areas for production

Operating approved factory equipment after receiving appropriate training

Painting, assembling and preparing beehive boxes, frames and other equipment

Cleaning and sanitising factory areas, equipment, vehicles and beekeeping equipment

Water-blasting and completing general housekeeping duties

Mixing pollen substitute and preparing other approved materials

Moving raw materials, packaging, finished goods and equipment safely

Assisting with stock counts, rotation and storage

Reporting equipment faults, safety hazards, contamination risks and quality concerns

Supporting factory, warehouse and apiary teams as operational priorities change

This is a practical and physically active position. You must be comfortable standing for extended periods and safely completing manual handling, bending and repetitive tasks.

What we are looking for

You will be

Reliable, punctual and ready to contribute

Flexible and available to work varying hours

Comfortable undertaking varied, hands-on duties

Able to follow instructions, procedures and safety requirements

Physically capable of completing the requirements of the role safely

Able to maintain attention to detail in a busy environment

Comfortable working around honey, beeswax, pollen products, cleaning chemicals and production machinery

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Previous experience in food production, manufacturing, packing, warehousing, farming or another practical environment would be helpful, but it is not essential. Full training will be provided.

What we offer

Full training and required personal protective equipment

The opportunity to gain experience in honey extraction and production

A supportive, safety-focused team environment

The chance to work within an established New Zealand honey business

A competitive hourly rate

* Heavily discounted products

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Applications close: Saturday 10 October 2026

If you are dependable, safety-conscious and enjoy practical work, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply through SEEK with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your availability and relevant experience.