Entry Level Support Engineer
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New Era Technology is hiring an Entry Level Support Engineer for a full-time onsite role in Hamilton, NZ. You’ll be the first point of contact for IT issues, delivering friendly face-to-face support and ticketing, triaging issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams; flexible, with local Hamilton travel and no company vehicle. Hours are Monday-Thursday eight hours and Friday six hours (38 hours/week). NZ citizenship or permanent residency and a full or restricted NZ driver’s license are required. Desirable skills include Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, Azure AD, FortiGate, Ruckus/HP gear, Aruba wireless, printers. Benefits include certification bonuses, EAP, career growth, and holiday project opportunities. When applying, highlight customer service, on-site support, and ticketing experience.
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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.
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What is the role
Monday - Thursday 8 hours daily; Friday 6 hours – 38 hours weekly
Based across multiple client sites in the region and working within the education sector, you would be the first point of contact for any IT-related issues. Through face-to-face interaction and the ticket board you will provide excellent customer service to our clients and have the ability to communicate with non-technical people while prioritizing and troubleshooting technical issues. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems. As part of this role, you will be completing daily timesheets which require attention to detail. This role will involve local travel within Hamilton city area, so flexibility is important. No company vehicle 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:
- 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
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