152931 Apiarist

• Beekeeper

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Plans and coordinates the breeding and raising of bees for apiary operations, including the production of honey and other bee products, packaging of bee products and the provision of pollination services
• Harvests and processes honey and other bee products, such as beeswax, propolis, royal jelly, and bee pollen from hives
• Breeds queen bees and manages the process of queen bee rearing
• Inspects and monitors hives for signs of disease, pests, and other issues
• Provides nutrition, medication, and pest control to maintain the health of bee colonies and prevent the spread of pests and disease
• Directs and oversees general apiary activities, including the provision and maintenance of apiary infrastructure, such as hives and supporting apparatus
• Oversees the transportation of bee hives to provide pollination services for crops
• Maintains and evaluates records of apiary activities, including hive inspections, honey production, and breeding records
• Manages apiary business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt, and loan management
• May select, train, and supervise staff or contractors in apiary operations