Entry Level Support Engineer

New Era Technology NZ; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Latest technologies

Career growth

Certification Bonus

EAP Program

Discount on products

Referral Bonus

Training opportunities

Job summary

New Era Technology NZ is seeking an on-site IT support technician to join our client-facing team in Oamaru. You will be the first point of contact for IT issues, delivering face-to-face support and handling the ticket board to resolve problems efficiently.

Based at client sites, you will travel locally, sometimes up to 1.5 hours, with a company vehicle provided. Must be a NZCitizen or permanent resident with a NZ Driver’s License, and the role offers a neat pathway for growth.

Qualifications

• NZ Citizen or permanent residency.
• NZ Driver’s License (Full or Restricted).
• Willingness to travel locally between client sites.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client inquiries and provide technical support via phone, email, chat, and face-to-face interactions.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues reported by clients at client sites.
• 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 support.

Tools

Windows 11

Windows Server 2022

Azure Active Directory

FortiGate

Ruckus

HP

Allied Telesis

Aruba/HP

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.

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

What is the role

Monday - Thursday 8 hours daily; Friday 6 hours – 38 hours weekly

Based on-site on our client sites in Oamaru 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. This role involves local travel across sites, so flexibility is important, as some travel may take up to 1.5 hours. Company vehicle will be 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.

Desirable

• - 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

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