Entry Level Support Engineer

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New Era Technology seeks an entry level Support Engineer to join our Hamilton education team onsite, 38 hours weekly (Mon to Thu 8 hours, Fri 6). You’ll be the IT contact, delivering in-person and ticketed support, diagnosing issues, logging activity, and coordinating with teams, with occasional local travel. Eligibility: NZ citizenship or permanent residency and a NZ driver’s license. Desirable: Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, Azure AD, FortiGate, switching and wireless gear, printers. To apply, tailor your resume to show customer service and basic IT, demonstrate the ability to explain tech to non-technical users, and highlight reliability with timesheets and a growth mindset for certifications; apply via official New Era channels.

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4,500 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. Driven by values like Community, Integrity, Agility, and Commitment, 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  

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

Based on our client site in Hamilton 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 may involve local travel across Hamilton from time to time, so flexibility is important. 

• 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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