Employment Fact Sheets : Agriculture and Horticulture
	01 APIARIST

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Recommended Experience

National Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 AND at least two years’ relevant experience.

Many employers also prefer employees to have a current driver's licence and Heavy Trade licence.

Registration

Beekeepers are not required to be registered. However, each apiary site must be registered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to help monitor diseases that affect bees. Visit: www.maf.govt.nz.

Regional demand.

PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

The National Beekeepers' Association of New Zealand
www.nba.org.nz
Industry association with contact details for local beekeeping clubs.
Agriculture ITO
www.agricultureito.ac.nz
Training organisation for New Zealand's agriculture industry.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Kiwi Careers
www.careers.govt.nz
Job-specific information on employment opportunities and market trends.
Department of Labour
ers.govt.nz
This site contains basic information on laws relating to the workplace. It outlines the main rights and obligations of employers and employees.

FINDING A JOB

Buzzwords
www.beekeeping.co.nz
Provides links to a number of apiaries in New Zealand.

FURTHER INFORMATION

New Zealand Food Safety Authority
www.nzfsa.govt.nz
Government department administering legislation related to food safety.

Page Last Updated: 01 Dec 2006

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