Entry Level Support Engineer

New Era Technology, Inc.; Napier; Hybrid; NZD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Latest technologies

Career growth opportunities

Certification bonus program

EAP program with free sessions

Cost price on supplier products

Referral bonus initiative

School holiday projects/training

Job summary

New Era Technology, Inc. is seeking an on-site IT helpdesk professional to be the first point of contact for education-sector IT issues at Napier client sites. You will work face-to-face with users, manage the ticket board, and deliver strong customer service.

You’ll document issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and complete daily timesheets while staying current with product knowledge. Must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident and hold a NZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• NZ citizenship or permanent residency required.
• NZ Driver's License (Full or Restricted) required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client inquiries and provide technical support via various channels.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues reported by clients.
• Document and track client issues using a ticketing system.
• Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate teams and follow up until resolution.
• Stay up to date with product knowledge and industry trends to provide accurate and timely support.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Windows 11

Windows Server 2022

Azure Active Directory

FortiGate Firewall

Switching (Ruckus, HP, Allied Telesis)

Wireless (Ruckus, Aruba/HP, Aerohive)

Printers/Copiers

Job description

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes — putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion — we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together

Are you passionate about IT and want to kick off your professional career?

What is the role

Based on-site on our client sites in Napier and working within the education sector, you will be the first point of contact for any IT-related issues. Through face-to-face interactions and managing the ticket board, you’ll deliver excellent customer service, effectively communicate with non-technical users, and prioritize and troubleshoot technical problems. You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues. As part of your responsibilities, you’ll complete daily timesheets, which require strong attention to detail. No company vehicle is provided.

• Must be a NZ Citizen or hold permanent residency
• Must have a NZ Driver's License (Full or Restricted)

Responsibilities

• Respond to client inquiries and provide technical support via various channels (phone, email, chat, etc.)
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues reported by clients.
• Document and track client issues using a ticketing system.
• Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate teams and follow up until resolution.
• Stay up to date with product knowledge and industry trends to provide accurate and timely support.

Please note that this is a general description.

• Practical technical knowledge in supporting and implementing:
• - Windows 11
• - Windows Server 2022
• - Azure Active Directory
• - Firewalls (FortiGate)
• - Switching (Ruckus, HP, Allied Telesis)
• - Wireless (Ruckus, Aruba/HP, Aerohive)
• - Printers/Copiers

What we offer

• A friendly team environment with a strong technical support network.
• Opportunity to work with the IT industry's latest technologies.
• Internal career growth for high performers and IT super-stars
• An opportunity to earn while you learn with our Certification Bonus Program
• EAP Program – Raise limited. Three free sessions per year.
• Cost price on products from our suppliers
• Referral Bonus Initiative
• School holiday – Projects and Training opportunities

New Era Technology, LLC., and its subsidiaries (“New Era” “we”, “us”, or “our”) in its operating regions worldwide are committed to respecting your privacy and recognize the need for appropriate protection and management of any Personal Data that you may provide us. In this, we are also committed to providing you with a positive experience on our websites and while using our products, services and solutions (“Solutions”).

We never ask candidates to pay any fees at any point in our hiring process. If you are ever asked to provide payment for training, certification, equipment, or any other purpose, it is not from our company. Only communications from our official company channels should be trusted. Please note our official email domain is @neweratech.com. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us immediately at [e-mail] .