Entry Level Support Engineer

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Dunedin, Otago, NZL
In-Office
Entry level
Information Technology
The Role
First-line IT support across multiple education sites: respond to inquiries, troubleshoot and document issues in a ticketing system, escalate as needed, complete timesheets, and travel regionally. Requires NZ residency and a driver’s license; company vehicle provided for out-of-town travel. Emphasis on customer service, communication, and continual learning.
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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 

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 across Dunedin and Lower South Island, so flexibility is important. A company vehicle will be provided for out-of-town travel.

  • 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

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”).

View our Privacy Policy here https://www.neweratech.com/us/privacy-policy/

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 [email protected]

Skills Required

  • Must be a NZ Citizen or hold permanent residency
  • Must have a NZ Driver's License (Full or Restricted)
  • Ability to travel locally across Dunedin and Lower South Island; flexibility for site visits
  • Experience using a ticketing system and documenting client issues
  • Strong customer service and communication skills with non-technical users
  • Attention to detail for completing daily timesheets
  • Practical technical knowledge: Windows 11
  • Practical technical knowledge: Windows Server 2022
  • Practical technical knowledge: Azure Active Directory
  • Practical technical knowledge: Firewalls (FortiGate)
  • Practical technical knowledge: Switching (Ruckus, HP, Allied Telesis)
  • Practical technical knowledge: Wireless (Ruckus, Aruba/HP, Aerohive)
  • Practical technical knowledge: Printers/Copiers

New Era Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about New Era Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by New Era Technology.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is positioned as generous, with multiple sources pointing to roughly four weeks of PTO up front or ~28–29 days including company holidays in some U.S. roles. Time away is also described as straightforward to use and sometimes viewed as a meaningful offset to weaker cash compensation.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Earnings upside appears stronger in certain sales and account roles where on‑target earnings can be attractive when performance is high. Variable pay can materially lift total compensation in these roles relative to positions with mostly fixed pay.
  • Flexible Benefits Flexible work arrangements such as remote and hybrid options are commonly highlighted as part of the overall rewards experience. Flexible Spending Accounts (e.g., medical, dependent care, commuter transit) are also referenced as available in at least some contexts.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,535 Employees

What We Do

New Era Technology is a global managed technology service provider. New Era serves as a trusted adviser to more than 14,500 customers worldwide. Customers rely on New Era’s seamless blend of solutions that securely connect people, places, and information in a rapidly changing digital world. New Era has offices in the Americas, the United Kingdom, APAC, and Europe. New Era provides solutions and services to diverse industries including Global Enterprise, Banking & Finance, Smart Buildings & IoT, Healthcare, Education, and Government. Solutions and Services: • Collaboration & Unified Communications • Data Networking • Digital Transformation • SecureBlu Security Services • CloudBlu Cloud Services • Physical Security & Life Safety • Managed Services • Professional Services

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