IT Support

New Zealand IT support that helps you achieve more

Managed IT for New Zealand businesses with 20 to 200 staff. Local IT support across five NZ offices, backed by 100+ specialists and a wider team of 500+ across Australia and New Zealand. One accountable IT partner on both sides of the Tasman.

The goal is simple: fewer IT headaches, lower risk, and technology that helps your business grow.

  • Five offices across New Zealand
  • Nationwide on-site & 24/7 remote support
  • Same Day SLA on standard support
  • Transparent per-user pricing, no lock-ins
  • Certified to ISO 9001, 27001 & 14001 standards

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Managed IT Support - First Focus

IT Support Built Around Your Business

Wherever you are, you deserve IT support that works as hard as you do.

With the right partner working alongside you, your people can stay productive, secure, and confident every day.

Our IT support plans give you the trusted partner who understands your business and keeps everything running smoothly in the background.


Same Day SLA™ IT Support

With our Same Day SLA™, over 90% of IT issues are resolved within one business day, keeping your team productive and your business moving.

Your Own IT Team

You get a dedicated team who know your systems, your setup, and your people, so every call feels like talking to your own staff.

Proactive Support

Your network, devices, and security are monitored around the clock, keeping you one step ahead of issues that could slow you down.

The Best People

You’re supported by experienced engineers who know your systems, care about your success and take pride in solving issues properly the first time.

Keep IT Simple

The Best Tools

With F-Connect, you can chat with engineers, track tickets and see live reports. It gives you complete control from one simple, powerful platform.

98% customer satisfaction | 30,000+ users supported | 20+ years of proven results

IT Support Plans To Suit Your Needs

Your business is unique, so your IT support should be too. Our plans are flexible, transparent and designed to grow with you.

Whether you need simple monitoring, co-managed, or a fully managed IT partnership, there’s a plan that fits your team, your goals, and your budget.


Monitoring & Maintenance

Best for: Internal IT teams who need proactive monitoring and patching.

Keep your systems healthy and secure with automated updates, 24×7 monitoring, and alert remediation, so your team can focus on strategic projects instead of daily maintenance.

Stay ahead of issues with always-on visibility and support when you need it most.

Total Support Essentials

Best for: Small teams ready to outsource everyday IT support.

Access our 24×7 Service Desk and local engineers for remote troubleshooting, Microsoft 365 support, and rapid response to user issues. All backed by clear SLAs, per-user pricing, and flexible add-ons for things like onsite visits or telephony support.

Affordable, reliable IT help whenever you need it.

Total Support

Best for: Growing businesses that want complete IT management.

Get the full First Focus experience, from proactive patching and 24×7 monitoring to hands-on service delivery and dedicated account management. Includes monthly IT operations meetings, regional onsite coverage, and options for regular scheduled visits.

Full-service IT management that scales with your business.

Total Support Plus

Best for: Businesses that want a proactive IT partner, not just a support.

Enjoy all the benefits of Total Support, plus advanced reporting, tailored dashboards, and joint planning sessions with your Technical Account Manager and Service Delivery Manager. Perfect for companies that value continuous improvement, data-driven insights, and a strategic IT roadmap.

Premium partnership for businesses that see IT as a growth engine.

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Boutique Experience, Big MSP Capability

Wherever you are, you deserve IT support that feels close, capable and consistent. With us, you get the best of both worlds, personal service backed by big MSP level capability.

You’ll have your own support pod, a specialised team that works like your internal IT department.

Your pod includes:

  • A general manager who owns your experience
  • Five subject matter experts who specialise in your environment
  • Dedicated technicians who know your systems
  • Access to specialists in networking, cloud, security and voice
  • 24×7 service desk coverage

You’ll talk to the same people every time. They’ll know your setup, your goals and how to keep your technology working exactly how you need it.

INTRODUCING THE F-CONNECT APP

Proactive IT Management

F-Connect gives you complete control of your IT world. It connects your people directly to our engineers and puts everything you need in one place for fast help, clear visibility and confident decision-making.

What you can do with F-Connect:

  • Get help fast through live chat or Microsoft Teams without leaving your workflow
  • See what’s happening with instant visibility of service performance and response times
  • Stay in control by logging and tracking tickets in seconds
  • Spot issues early with insights into recurring problems and productivity gaps
  • Keep things moving with one-click approvals for changes and requests
  • Make confident decisions using clear reports and project updates anytime

F-Connect keeps you informed, connected and in control of your technology, wherever you are.

It’s IT management designed for clarity, not complexity.

Practical IT Support With Measurable Impact

Great IT support isn’t just about keeping the lights on. It’s about giving your team the confidence that every issue is handled quickly, every outcome is measured, and every improvement is shared openly. That’s what makes working with us feel different, because our success is measured by yours.

How we keep you informed and ahead:


Satisfaction Tracking

Every ticket gets a one-click rating, so you always know how your team feels about their support.

Transparent Reporting

Monthly dashboards show SLA performance, resolution times, and system health in plain language.

Proactive Insights

We highlight recurring issues, productivity blockers, and opportunities for improvement before they become problems.

Accountable Partnership

Your Technical Account Manager reviews results with you regularly, turning data into decisions that drive progress.

Meaningful Impact

For every rating we receive, we donate $1 to charity. Over $100,000 has been donated so far because great service should do good, too.

Our goal isn’t just fast ticket resolution, it’s continuous improvement.

You’ll always have full visibility into how your IT is performing, how satisfied your people are, and how we’re helping your business run better every day.

Transparent. Measurable. Human. That’s what great support feels like.

Australia’s #1 Rated Managed IT Support, Built for the Mid-Market.

 

Move to First Focus

Changing IT partners can feel daunting, but it shouldn’t. That’s why we’ve built a dedicated onboarding process designed to make your transition smooth, secure, and completely risk-free.

Our goal is simple: six months from now, you’ll look back and say it was the easiest IT decision you’ve ever made.

How we make it easy:

  • Dedicated team: Our onboarding specialists manage every detail from day one.
  • Clear process: A proven framework with defined steps, timelines, and updates.
  • Zero disruption: Smooth transition with no downtime or business interruption.
  • Full transparency: You’ll know what’s happening at every stage.
  • Measured success: We aim for a 10/10 client satisfaction score after six months.

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Customer Stories & Results

Customer Stories & Results

Real results. Real relationships. Real impact.

Our clients stay with us because they see the difference. Faster responses, fewer issues, and a support experience that actually feels personal.

Here are just a few ways First Focus has helped mid-sized businesses like yours thrive.


Andrew Board

Managing Director, Top South Media

We’ve worked with First Focus for the past five years. In that time we’ve grown from eight staff to 40. First Focus has provided excellent advice and support to help manage that growth from an IT perspective. They’re approachable and come armed with practical solutions that are easy (ish) to understand. I trust what they tell me and I trust that they’ll get the job done effectively and to an extremely high standard.

Carlos McKee

Mansons

We now feel so much more confident in what our IT system can deliver for us, and we're really happy with the level of support provided. Changing to First Focus and their managed service has been a great move.

Brett Hamilton

Managing Director, Techlam

I would highly recommend getting in touch with First Focus to do an initial scoping session and audit. They may find issues that you're not even aware of yet. We're a lean business, and their support helps us to continually improve. They're fast and responsive and they take the time to actually understand what you want.

Greg Moore

Systems & IT, Studio DB

Before, there was a lot of internal chatter about IT. I'd be ducking and diving from the comments being lobbed around about computer problems. Now, there's nothing being said. This complete absence of chatter is the best sound in the world from a systems management perspective.

Proven Track Record of Excellence

Five Offices Across New Zealand, Backed By A Global Team

First Focus is a New Zealand IT provider with the scale of one of the largest MSPs in the region behind it. The wider First Focus group has been ranked Australia’s #1 Managed Service Provider by Cloudtango for nine years running, and that same capability sits behind every NZ client.

We’re also proud winners of the Channel Partners MSP 501 program, which recognises the world’s most successful and innovative managed service providers.

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IT Support Backed By Recognised Standards

When you’re trusting a provider to manage your IT, you want assurance they’ve got the right systems and processes in place. Our ISO certifications show that we meet strict international and industry standards for quality, security, and operational control-so you get consistent, reliable service you can count on.

Certified ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

Certified ISO 27001 Information Security Management System

Detailed IT Support Plan Breakdown

Explore each IT Support Plan in more detail to see what’s covered, who it’s designed for, and how it can help your business get more from its technology.

Monitoring &
Maintenance
Total Support
Essentials
Total
Support
Total Support
Plus
Service Delivery
F-Connect Portal Access
Same Day SLA
VIP Support Optional Optional Optional Optional
Monthly IT Operations Meeting TAM TAM TAM & SDM
Weekly Service Delivery Huddle Optional Optional
Routine Maintenance & Alerting
Monthly Server & Desktop Patching
24×7 Connectivity & Infrastructure Monitoring
Remediation of Monitoring Alerts
Microsoft 365 Management (Microsoft 365 Licensing not included)
Tenancy Policy Standardisation
Autopilot & Intune1
Guard – Data, User & Security Insights & Management (for SharePoint, OneDrive & Teams) Optional
SharePoint Advanced See Managed SharePoint Support Plans
Remote Support Services
24×7 Service Desk
Australia/NZ-based Service Desk Optional Optional Optional
Connectivity Support
Infrastructure Support
End User Support
Microsoft 365, Office & Standard App Support
Basic Triage of Line of Business Apps
Line of Business App Support 5 apps
Telephony Support (Cloud/On Premises) Optional Optional
Onsite Support Services
Upgrade to Onsite Support (Metro/Regional) Optional Optional Optional
Regular Scheduled Visits Optional Optional 1 per 50 users
Customisation
Custom F-Connect User Creation Form
Additional Custom F-Connect Forms Optional Optional
Dedicated 0800 Number & Custom Branding Optional Optional
Customisable Dashboard & Reporting Optional Optional
Customisable Support Processes See Enterprise Flex Support Plans
Use Case
Best For Internal IT teams needing proactive care Small teams outsourcing daily support Businesses wanting full IT management Organisations seeking a proactive IT partner
1 – Requires Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Enterprise plans, or standalone Microsoft Intune Plan 1 licensing.

Not sure which plan fits your needs, or want a detailed quote? Talk to a specialist and we’ll guide you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions


With a traditional outsourcing model, your organisation might reaches out to a service provider when there is a project – or a problem – that requires external expertise. There is little to no incentive for the outsourcer to offer proactive maintenance – as this could potentially remove the need for their expertise in the future. Managed IT services offer value because their business model moves the operational service burden from the client to the service provider. The more issues you encounter, the more resources your MSP needs to use. Conversely, when the MSP puts more time and effort into ensuring you have a smooth-running IT environment, the fewer issues occur. Thus, both you and you managed IT service provider share aligned values – both want a problem-free IT environment that enhances efficiencies.

You choose and you can change it as your needs evolve. Some clients use onshore during business hours and offshore for extended coverage. Others prefer 100% onshore or 100% offshore. We're flexible because every business has different priorities.

Yes, our team operates across multiple time zones and offers extended coverage—including 24x5 and 24x7 support options—to meet the needs of growing, distributed teams.

Each client is supported by a semi-dedicated pod—your own team of support technicians, engineers, and a General Manager. This model ensures your support team knows your business and systems inside and out.

We offer transparent per-user-per-month pricing starting from $149/user. This includes comprehensive IT support, cybersecurity, monitoring, and access to F-Connect. Custom quotes account for specific needs like onsite support, specialised security requirements, or complex infrastructure. No hidden fees or surprise charges.

Most transitions are completed within 6-8 weeks. We handle the detailed work: environment assessment, documentation, team training, and cutover planning. Our approach minimises disruption. Many clients tell us operations actually run more smoothly during the transition than they did before.

Absolutely. We specialise in supporting organisations with multiple locations or distributed workforces. Our national reach, offshore capabilities, and unified service model ensure consistent support across all sites.

That works well. We often partner with internal teams, filling gaps in expertise, providing after-hours coverage, and handling projects your team doesn't have capacity for. Many clients use us to complement their IT team rather than replace it.

Traditional IT support operates on a break/fix model. If something breaks, you fix the issue, and perform a little maintenance along the way to keep things running. This operational IT model works well with businesses running smaller IT operations that service a limited number of users. Capital costs can be higher up front, but once the solutions are in place it’s just a matter of maintaining them and keeping enough in the budget for upkeep and repairs. A managed IT service works alongside your organisation on a long-term basis. The provider takes on the responsibility for actively managing a set of services, ensuring they add value to the organisation. The MSP provides access to expertise and staffing capacity that might otherwise be out of reach. Over time, the MSP becomes an integral part of normal business operations.

Let’s Talk About Your IT Support Needs

Let’s find the right IT support for your business.

Every organisation is different, and your IT support should be too.

Our specialists take the time to understand your setup, your goals, and your pain points before recommending a plan.

No pushy sales calls. Just real advice from people who know what works.