General Hand at Comvita in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

We are are looking for a General Hand to join our beekeeping team based in Whanganui. The role will be permanent full time within our global team.

Only applicants with current work rights in New Zealand will be considered. We are unable to consider overseas applicants on this occasion.

About the Role

In this role, you will be supporting day-to-day operations across beekeeping, driving and logistics, and general site upkeep/maintenance. Some of the key activities you will be involved with include;

• Moving hives and driving vehicles between Comvita locations.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Work in all aspects of beekeeping
• Interaction with landowners.
• Maintenance of the Comvita fleet vehicles.
• General maintenance to the site, keeping it tidy and organized.

This role is based in Whanganui with regular travel across the region required during peak season. All travel costs are covered by Comvita, and include a working away from home allowance.

Working With Us

Being part of the global Comvita team means you get to work with others around the globe who share a passion for wellness and nature, and who strive to help leave the world a better place.

Some of the benefits our team members receive include:

• Private healthcare insurance (option to add family at discounted rate)
• Life insurance and serious illness cover
• Free annual medical checks and flu vaccinations
• 4% employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Annual bonus scheme
• A paid day off for your birthday
• Paid volunteering leave
• Regular wellbeing packs of Comvita honey and wellness products
• Long service programme with enhanced leave entitlements

About You You will have an interest in bees and have some experience in beekeeping. To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A passion for Bees and the industry, Beekeeping experience would be advantageous.
• A full NZ Class 1 and forklift is a must, Class 2 driver’s license would be advantageous.
• The physical fitness to regularly lift and shift hive boxes
• Experience driving off-road preferred.
• Flexibility to travel and work long hours during peak season
• A strong commitment to health and safety practices
• Good communication skills and a collaborative working style

NOTE: Safety is our number one priority for all people on any of our Comvita sites. As such we conduct pre-employment drug screening, and regular drug testing throughout employment to maintain high standards of workplace safety.

Comvita’s Commitment to Ethical Employment Practices

Comvita is committed to upholding the rights of young workers and ensuring that child labour has no place in our operations or supply chain. We do not employ individuals under the age of 18 and strictly prohibit anyone under 18 from performing work that may involve hazardous conditions or materials.

We do not tolerate the use of child labour or forced labour in any part of our business or among our suppliers. No child is to be involved in the production of our products or in the provision of materials or services to Comvita.

This commitment reflects our core values and our responsibility to support safe, fair, and ethical working conditions across all aspects of our business.

Comvita is an organisation which is committed to wellbeing, diversity and equity. We celebrate diversity and nurture belonging within our global team. We welcome diversity of people, ideas, talents and experiences. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us so we can support you through your recruitment journey.