Our Team

At MyNoke, our people are key to our success.  Meet the team working with billions of earthworms to process organic waste into worm castings for our soils.

Matthew Highton - Environmental & Research Scientist at MyNoke organic waste processing and vermicomposting
Matthew Highton - Environmental & Research Scientist at MyNoke organic waste processing and vermicomposting
Matthew Highton

Environmental & Research Scientist
Rock climber with the driest sense of humour imaginable. Probably related to Clark Kent.

Dan Smith - Operations Manager at MyNoke New Zealand
Dan Smith - Operations Manager at MyNoke New Zealand
Dan Smith

Operations Manager
Always sports a 'Good as Gold' attitude. Doesn't beat around the bush. 'No worries'.

Russell Berryman - Vermicast Site Manager at MyNoke Taupo worm farm
Russell Berryman - Vermicast Site Manager at MyNoke Taupo worm farm
Russell Berryman

Vermicast Site Manager (Taupō)
Great ideas and always has an answer for everything. Our fantastic trainer of up-and-coming site superstars!

Eugene Crosby - CFO at MyNoke organic waste management and earthworm products
Eugene Crosby - CFO at MyNoke organic waste management and earthworm products
eugene crosby

Chief Bean Counter
Likes it when the numbers make sense but hates it when they don't. Loves hunting eagles and birdies on the weekend (on his local golf course) however always looks forward to the 19th hole!

Shontelle Hartnett - Accounts Manager, Health & Safety at MyNoke NZ
Shontelle Hartnett - Accounts Manager, Health & Safety at MyNoke NZ
Shontelle Hartnett

Accounts Manager, Health & Safety
Keeps everything running smoothly along with health & safety. Finds numbers and spreadsheets strangely exciting!

Charlotte Robertson - Environmental & Research Scientist at MyNoke organic waste processing and regenerative farming advocates
Charlotte Robertson - Environmental & Research Scientist at MyNoke organic waste processing and regenerative farming advocates
CHARLOTTE ROBERTSON

Environmental & Research Scientist
Motorbike and kayak enthusiast. Also a drone pilot with an eagle eye for attention to detail.

Daniel Wairua - Vermicast Site Manager at MyNoke Tokoroa worm farm
Daniel Wairua - Vermicast Site Manager at MyNoke Tokoroa worm farm
Daniel Wairua

Vermicast Site Manager (Tokoroa)
Next level wisecracker! Great photographer. Can fix everything that Russell can't.

Taylor Wairua - MyNoke Vermicast Site Machine Operator at the world's biggest worm farm in NZ
Taylor Wairua - MyNoke Vermicast Site Machine Operator at the world's biggest worm farm in NZ
Taylor Wairua

Vermicast Site Machine Operator Resident pig spotter with the heartiest laugh. Always willing to lend a hand when needed!

Jenny Ford - Marketing Manager at MyNoke NZ organic waste processing and soil enhancement
Jenny Ford - Marketing Manager at MyNoke NZ organic waste processing and soil enhancement
jenny ford

Business Development, Logistics & Marketing Manager
Bringing MyNoke awesomeness to every part of the country. Loves coffee, spending time with her son, the outdoors, and making pottery. Team Xmas gifts are sorted!

Greg Shirras - Environmental Manager at MyNoke bulk organic waste processing
Greg Shirras - Environmental Manager at MyNoke bulk organic waste processing
GREG SHIRRAS

Environmental Manager
Jack of all trades. Keen on hunting and fishing with his dog called Bruce! Tackles the hard questions in the resource consent world.

Glen Jenkins - Senior Vermicast Site Operator at MyNoke NZ worm farms
Glen Jenkins - Senior Vermicast Site Operator at MyNoke NZ worm farms
Glen Jenkins

Senior Vermicast Site Operator
Wise sensei, always on time.
Hairstylist in a previous life. Owns a potato eating dog.

Lucas Wiki - Vermicast Site Machine Operator at MyNoke worm farms in New Zealand
Lucas Wiki - Vermicast Site Machine Operator at MyNoke worm farms in New Zealand
lucAs wiki

Vermicast Site Machine Operator
Our enthusiastic machine operator that is another lover of hunting and fishing! Doesn't mind a bit of mud!

Ethan Allen - Vermicast Site Machine Operator at the largest worm farm in the world
Ethan Allen - Vermicast Site Machine Operator at the largest worm farm in the world
ethan allen

Vermicast Site Machine Operator
Another lover of the MyNoke big machines!

Kallum / Hummy MyNoke vermicompost workshop hand
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Kallum tuinman-campbell (Hummy)

Workshop Hand
In his free time Hummy loves spending time with friends and family, and playing Playstation (sometimes combining all three!)

David Green Vermicast Sales & Logistics Manager at MyNoke NZ
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DAVID GREEN

Vermicast Sales & Logistics Manager
A horticulturist and lover of gardening, David brings his diverse experience and expertise in the rural sector to our vermicast customers. When not at work you can find him living the dream in Taupō - biking, walking, skiing, traveling and spending time with family.

Rudi Waite - Diesel Mechanic at MyNoke New Zealand
Rudi Waite - Diesel Mechanic at MyNoke New Zealand
RUDI WAITE

Diesel Mechanic
A keen fisherman & lover of a good brai, Rudi shows up to MyNoke every day to get his hands dirty & make things tick when they stop ticking!

Riley - Vermicast Site Machine Operator at the world's biggest worm farm
Riley - Vermicast Site Machine Operator at the world's biggest worm farm
RILEY SHORTT

Vermicast Site Machine Operator
When not onsite enjoying the company of the good buggers he works with you can be guaranteed to find Riley out hunting and fishing.   

Tom Robertson - Research & Environmental Scientist at MyNoke, growing the world's largest worm farms
Tom - Research & Environmental Scientist at MyNoke, growing the world's largest worm farms
TOM ROBERTSON

Research & Environmental Scientist
Tom has a love for dirt & rocks, park running,  flying drones & shouting at spreadsheets.

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