Continuing a Legacy: New Opportunities at Mangaroa Farms
As we reflect on the past few weeks, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support and enthusiasm from our growing community. We were thrilled to be featured on Country Calendar a couple of weeks ago, sharing our story and vision for Mangaroa Farms with viewers across Aotearoa. The response has been heartwarming, and we are deeply thankful for the connections we’ve made and the shared passion for regenerative farming.
With each new season comes change, and we’re excited about the future ahead and the role we play in shaping resilient local food systems here in Aotearoa. As we look towards the future of Mangaroa Farms, we want to take a moment to honour someone who has been an integral part of our journey—Jules Matthews. Jules has been the driving force of the birth of what is now known as Mangaroa Farms, laying down a foundation of passion, dedication, and resilience. Her mahi across the farm and kaupapa of Mangaroa Farms has been nothing short of incredible, and we are forever grateful for her leadership and vision, deeply intertwined into the whakapapa of our inter-generational mission. While Jules will transition to focus on her role as a director at Mangaroa Farms and an agroecological coach and educator in regenerative agriculture, we look forward to continuing our journey with her in a new capacity.
In the meantime, we’re glad to have ongoing support in the farm in the form of Gav. Gav is an all-round farm legend and has already been imperative in the transition that our farm is undergoing. We’re incredibly grateful to this man for being a solid bridge while we redesign our farm team structure.
As Gav grabs the reins and steps into further leadership, we’re looking to fill two key roles which are integral to the continued success of Mangaroa Farms, specifically a Farm Manager as well as a Casual Shepherd.
Farm Manager role
The Mangaroa Farm Manager role is an exciting opportunity for a person with a dynamic farming skillset — balancing exceptional farm management, with strong people skills. While experience in regenerative farming is desired, it is not a necessity. What we value most is a passion for learning and a drive to effect change. We want someone who is eager to become an expert in regenerative agriculture and help us continue to nurture the land and our community.
Specifically, this role includes:
Farm Operations:
Manage day-to-day operations of Sheep & Beef farm.
Ensure animal welfare, soil health, and financial performance.
Community Engagement:
Deliver educational experiences through tours and workshops.
Collaborate with team to deliver exceptional community engagement initiatives
Collaboration:
Work with our growing farm team to plan and facilitate livestock operations.
Work with the Leadership Team to align farm activities with Market Garden, Retail, Forestry, and Hospitality.
Specific Farm Details:
Here are some basic numbers on the scale of the farm project you will be working on:
Calves: 70
Sheep: 735
Expecting Lambs: 1100
Total area: 274.36ha
Effective area: 270.06ha
If you’d like to read the full job description for this position, please view here.
To apply for this role, please fill out the form here.
Casual Shepherd role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Casual Shepherd to join our team for the lambing season. This role is crucial in ensuring the health and wellbeing of our flock during this busy time. You'll assist with lambing, flock monitoring, feeding, and general farm duties. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for animal care, we’d love to hear from you.
The responsibilities of this role include:
Lambing Assistance:
Monitor ewes during lambing and assist with deliveries.
Ensure lambs are healthy and nursing.
Flock Monitoring:
Check ewes and lambs regularly for health and report issues.
Assist with administering treatments as needed.
Feeding and Nutrition:
Help feed ewes and lambs, ensuring proper nutrition.
Prepare additional feed for those with special needs.
General Farm Duties:
Keep lambing pens clean.
Assist with farm maintenance and follow safety protocols.
Specific Farm Details:
Here are some basic numbers on the scale of the farm project you will be working on:
Calves: 70
Sheep: 735
Expecting Lambs: 1100
Total area: 274.36ha
Effective area: 270.06ha
If you’d like to review the full job description for this position, please view here.
To apply for this role, please fill out the form here.
If you, or somebody you know might be a good fit for either of these roles, please fill out the form here to apply for the selected role.
We’re grateful to deepen our commitment to regenerative farming as we move forward as a community.
All the best, your friends and farmers at Mangaroa Farms.
