Training Coordinator

Company Description

NZ Bee Health & Biosecurity (NZBB) is mandated to implement the Biosecurity (National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan) Order 1998. The goal of the National Pest Management Plan (AFB NPMP) is to eliminate American foulbrood disease in managed honey bee colonies (i.e. beehives) in New Zealand.

NZBB is a small, close-knit, not-for-profit organisation primarily funded through beekeeper levies. NZBB’s purpose is to work collaboratively with over 7,000 beekeepers nationwide for the elimination of this serious disease through the National Apiary Register. NZBB leads teams of over 49 contracted Authorised Persons (appointed under the Biosecurity Act 1993) and over 25 contracted AFB recognition course trainers.

Role Description

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Training coordinator to lead the delivery of our AFB Recognition, Refresher, and Commercial AFB refresher training programmes nationwide. This role would support NZBB in educating and empowering the beekeeping industry to eliminate American Foulbrood (AFB) disease.

This is part-time (20 hours per week)

position and will suit someone looking to work between 9 am and 3 pm, 3–5 days per week, depending on agreed duties.

We are open to applications from other regions of New Zealand.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and manage the national schedule of AFB Recognition courses.
• Coordinate trainers, venues, and beekeeper registrations.
• Monitor attendance and adjust offerings based on demand.
• Promote refresher courses, especially during winter.
• Respond to course queries and process training results.
• Administer contracts and permits and support the Chief Executive.

Qualifications

A copy of the Job description can be found here :

For further information about NZ Bee Health & Biosecurity (NZBB) please visit our website at

Applications close at 5pm Sunday 23 November 2025.

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