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 full-time, six-month fixed-term positions start in early January 2027 and support our busy honey extraction season. The roles involve a variety of hands-on factory, honey extraction, cleaning, equipment preparation and general operational duties. Hours and working days may vary depending on seasonal workloads, so flexibility during peak periods is essential.

This role involves working around bees and bee products, with a risk of bee stings. Applicants must not have a known allergy to bee stings.

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

What we are looking for

You will be

This is physically demanding work. You will spend much of your day on your feet, lifting and moving equipment, bending, cleaning and completing repetitive tasks. Some duties can be heavy, hot and messy. You will need a good level of physical fitness

A practical attitude and a willingness to get stuck in while following safe working practices.

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

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

Accommodation can be provided if required. Please indicate in your application if you would need this.

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: Sunday 22 October 2026

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