AFB PMP Opportunities Available
AP2 Roles available
Inspector (AP2) Contracts Available
- Do you have experience recognising American foulbrood (AFB) in the field?
- Do you have a history of compliance with National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan (NPMP) rules?
- Have you held a DECA for at least 2 years?
- Do you want to help fellow beekeepers to eliminate AFB?
If you answered ‘yes’ to all three questions and you’d like to be part of the professional team that monitors compliance with NPMP rules and assists the Management Agency with enforcement actions in your region, this could be your opportunity to contribute to AFB elimination in New Zealand.
The Management Agency is seeking to contract additional Inspectors (AP2s) available to work a minimum of 12 full days per year.
We are recruiting nationwide however priority will be given to applications from:
- Far North
- Dargaville
- South Taranaki
- Waikato
- Manawatu
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate both their knowledge and experience of AFB inspection and elimination, and their ability to work with beekeepers to improve their AFB control practices.
Successful applicants will also be required to meet the Ministry for Primary Industries’ criteria for issuing Authorised Person warrants prior to appointment. This includes a criminal conviction check by the New Zealand Police.
A copy of the role description can be found here.
Application instructions can be found here.
Frequently asked questions can be found here.
Completed applications should be submitted to [email protected]
Videos
Our videos cover everything from your legal obligations to how to recognise AFB, collecting cell and bee samples and more.
Symptoms
There’s a lot of good information here, telling you everything you need to know about recognising AFB: the visual symptoms, smell of AFB and more.
Inspection and Diagnosis
Successfully eliminate AFB by telling the difference between symptoms of AFB and other brood diseases in the hive. We tell you the best methods for inspecting your hives.
The Law
New Zealand beekeepers have a number of legal obligations that must be met regarding AFB disease. Read the shortened list in summary, here.
Elimination
Most hives become infected because bees, honey or equipment have been put into a hive from another hive that is infected with AFB. Lower your chances of an AFB infection by reading this section.
AFB Recognition Course Info
Find out when the next AFB Recognition and Competency Courses, or Refresher Courses are available. These are held throughout the year in various New Zealand locations across the South Island and North Island.
The AFB App
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