Our Team

Our People

Meet the team at Waikirikiri. Our members are committed to the lands, the livestock, and a shared responsibility to the future of ecological agriculture.

The Team

The Hands Behind the Land

Portrait photo of Liam O'Connor, Farm Manager
Operations & Pastures

Liam O'Connor

Farm Manager

Liam has managed Waikirikiri Farm for over eight years. Dedicated to soil biology and grass rotation, he balances stocking rates with paddock growth patterns to keep the lands fertile and soil erosion minimized.

Portrait photo of Sarah Jenkins, Herd Health Lead
Animal Welfare

Sarah Jenkins

Herd Health Lead

Sarah is passionate about low-stress cattle handling. With her background in veterinary science, she monitors nutrition and health profiles, ensuring our cows live calm, free-ranging, and stress-free lives.

Portrait photo of Tama te Huki, Riparian & Soil Coordinator
Ecological Integration

Tama te Huki

Riparian & Soil Coordinator

Tama coordinates our native planting and riparian restoration. He tracks soil carbon, manages weed controls organically, and oversees the expansion of our tree lanes, inviting local birds back to the farm.

Candid Moments

Life on the Farm

The everyday moments that make Waikirikiri a community, not just a workplace. Real photos of the team in action will live here.

Team members walking the paddocks at dawn

Dawn Paddock Walk

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Hands planting a native seedling

Planting Day

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Team lunch at the homestead

Homestead Lunch

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Video: A Day on the Farm

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Checking the herd on the morning round

Morning Herd Check

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Team celebrating the planting milestone

Milestone Celebration

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Have Questions for Our Team?

If you want to learn more about our organic systems, riparian planting designs, or animal welfare guidelines, we are always happy to share our experiences.