Nathan Darling – General Manager

Nathan is passionate about the avocado industry and committed to helping growers achieve results. With a strong rural background and a Bachelor of Agriculture from Lincoln University, Nathan brings both practical and academic expertise to his role. Before moving into horticulture in 2017, Nathan managed a sheep and beef farm in the King Country. Since joining Avoworks, he has successfully managed avocado, kiwifruit, and blueberry orchards and led the development of several large-scale avocado orchards from greenfield sites. Outside of orchard management, Nathan enjoys the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing.

Cameron Byrom – Operations Manager

Cameron is passionate about avocados and dedicated to helping growers improve efficiency and production to maximize OGR. His enthusiasm is backed by a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Lincoln University and hands-on experience on large farms across New Zealand, including a role as 2IC on a dairy farm. With a strong foundation in both science and practical farming, Cameron has always focused his studies and career on the primary industry. He enjoys working outdoors and now applies his expertise to plant-based production systems. Cameron is motivated by the challenge of biennial bearing and orchard profitability, advocating for smaller trees, increased intensification, and the continual development of technology to reduce orchard costs.

Alice Gordon – Compliance Advisor and Administrator

As Avoworks’ Compliance Advisor, Alice ensures our operations meet the highest standards of safety and compliance. She oversees water, soil, and leaf sampling across all crops, manages spray diaries, and coordinates health and safety systems. Alice also takes care of GlobalG.A.P. requirements, maintains water consents, and ensures orchards are fully compliant for harvest. Her role is dynamic and hands-on, supporting the team with a wide range of day-to-day tasks to keep everything running smoothly. Alice is currently completing her Certificate in Workplace Health & Safety through the Southern Institute of Technology and brings a strong technical background with previous experience in Quantity Surveying.

Ian Newmarch – Orchard Manager

IIan brings a wealth of experience from the sugar cane industry and a strong mechanical background to his role at Avoworks. He manages our orchards in the Bay of Plenty and oversees the workshop, ensuring all equipment is well maintained and operating efficiently. On the orchard, Ian is passionate about improving crop production through excellent orchard management practices. His practical knowledge and hands-on approach help drive performance and productivity across our operations.