Entry Level Support Engineer

 Kickstart your IT career with us and gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and build a solid foundation in tech support while making a real impact from day one!

What is the role? 

38 hour working week (Mon-Thu 8 AM – 4:30 PM & Fri 8 AM – 3 PM)

Based on-site in Christchurch 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. This role involves local travel across Christchurch, so flexibility is important. As part of your responsibilities, you’ll complete daily timesheets, which requires strong attention to detail.  A company vehicle maybe are provided from time to time to support your commute.

• 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. 

What we do 

New Era is a global IT integrator delivering Managed Services, Collaboration, Cloud, Data Networking, Security and Corporate AV Solutions to more than 12,000+ customers. Operating in 70+ locations worldwide New Era brings our clients an unparalleled understanding of IT solutions. 

Who we are

New Era promotes a culture of continued development, both personal and professional. If this resonates with you, there is an opportunity join New Era Technology’s growing team of highly skilled and industry-certified professionals. We are looking for new team members who showcase our core values of community, integrity, agility and commitment. In New Zealand New Era Technology is 24 years young. Nationally, we are the largest educationally focused, IT solutions and support provider. We provide strategic consultancy, design, implementation, and support services to schools across New Zealand.