Assistant to Director

NEER Enterprises Ltd

Role: Assistant to the Directors

Business vision: Growing Opportunity – For Thriving Families, Businesses & Communities

Part-Time: 15–30 Hours Per Week | Wairarapa (or remote with flexibility)

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Assistant to support the Directors of a progressive farming business and family trust. This role combines governance administration, processing documentation, and analytical support for strategic farm improvement and investment initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with strong governance and financial analysis experience who enjoys working autonomously, managing diverse responsibilities, and contributing to long-term rural business success.

Aim: To provide governance, administrative, and analytical support to the Directors of a farming business and family trust, ensuring well-documented processes, effective oversight, and thoroughly researched strategic and investment decisions. Achieve tasks to a high ‘best industry practice’ in accordance with Neer’s Farm Excellence Standards & protocols, within budget, in coordination with the Managing Director and Other Directors while living Neer’s values.

Responsible to: NEER’s Managing Director and through the MD, other directors and trustees of NEER and Canea Location: NEER farms and office & on occasion other locations.

Key Responsibilities Governance & Administration

• Prepare, maintain, and file board papers, minutes, resolutions, registers, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate governance calendars, meeting schedules, annual reviews, and reporting cycles.
• Maintain accurate records for both the farming company and trust entities.
• Track projects, action items, and deadlines, ensuring Directors are well-supported.

Process & Procedure Documentation

• Map, document, and regularly update key business processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify gaps, risks, or inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Develop and maintain a centralized governance and operations manual.

Strategic & Investment Analysis

• Undertake research, financial modelling, and feasibility analysis for farm system improvements, property developments, and capital investment opportunities.
• Prepare concise investment papers and recommendations, supported by data and sound logic.
• Collaborate with farm managers, consultants, and external advisors to gather operational and financial information.

Business & Trust Support

• Assist with internal reporting, forecasting, and review of farm performance.
• Support compliance with trust requirements, including documentation and preparation for trustee decisions.
• Coordinate communications and information flow between Directors, managers, and advisors.

General Administration

• Provide high-quality administrative support across multiple entities.
• Manage confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Undertake special projects as directed by the Directors.

Person Specification Experience

• Significant experience in governance, board support, executive assistance, or organizational administration.
• Demonstrated capability in financial analysis, investment evaluation, or business case preparation.
• Experience in documenting systems, processes, or procedures.
• Exposure to rural businesses, agricultural operations, or asset-heavy industries (advantageous but not required).

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent written communication, including report writing and documentation.
• High computer literacy, including Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Teams) and document management systems.
• Ability to understand and analyze operational and financial data.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, confidential, and trustworthy.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Curious, resourceful, and proactive in solving problems and identifying improvements.