Apiary Supervisor (Internal Applications Only) at Comvita · Whanganui

Due to an internal promotion we are now seeking a new supervisor to act as a second in charge to our Branch Manager. As we have amazing internal talent for this role, we are only opening it to Internal Applicants only. As this role is based in Whanganui, we will only accept applicants who are willing to relocate or already reside there.

About the role

The Apiaries Supervisor supports the Branch Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operation of the branch. The role is responsible for overseeing field operations, supporting, and developing beekeeping teams, maintaining high operational standards, and ensuring branch objectives are achieved across hive performance, honey production, compliance, and team culture.

What your day could look like

• Work closely with the Branch Manager to develop, implement, and deliver seasonal operational plans and agreed branch objectives.
• Prepare, manage, and oversee allocated hives to achieve agreed annual Apiaries Branch performance targets.
• Oversee hive management activities across all teams to ensure colonies are maintained in peak production condition and aligned with best-practice beekeeping standards.
• Lead, train, support, and develop beekeeping staff and team leaders.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, communication, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear daily and weekly direction to beekeeping teams to ensure operational priorities, standards, and deadlines are achieved.
• Complete required administrative tasks, paperwork, and reporting accurately and within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date operational information across all applicable company systems.

What we are looking for

• Appropriate beekeeping qualification or a minimum of 5 years commercial beekeeping experience
• Successful completion of examination under “National Pest Management Strategy” for elimination of AFB.
• Strong understanding of hive health, bee disease recognition, and disease management practices.
• Proven involvement in staff leadership, supervision, and training.
• Full and unrestricted Class 1 driver licence.
• Experience operating vehicles on New Zealand off-road terrain.

This role will be open for 7 days, and will close at 5pm on Friday 29 May 2026.