Company facts

IT Works, at a glance

The essentials about who we are, how we work and the standards we hold ourselves to. Everything you need to size us up, in one page.

At a glance

The short version

2008

Founded in Lower Hutt, still owner-led

18 years

Supporting New Zealand organisations

17

Specialists across support, engineering and strategy

100%

New Zealand owned and operated

12

Sectors we work across, from iwi to councils

24/7

Enhanced monitoring available for organisations that need it

Who we are

A team you can rely on

We’re a deliberately close-knit team of experienced specialists, partnering with organisations across Aotearoa and Australia for 18 years. Big enough to carry serious capability, small enough that you know the people looking after you.

One team, taking ownership of your technology and your outcomes, year after year.

IT Works office at 10a Raroa Road, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
What we do

Six areas, one accountable team

We are a managed IT, cybersecurity and AI advisory partner. Organisations come to us for one of these and stay because the rest are handled by the same team.

By the numbers

What partnering with us looks like

~5 sec

Average time to reach an engineer in our Technology Operations Centre

90%

Of issues resolved on the first call

24/7

Enhanced monitoring available for organisations that need it

One team

That knows your people, systems and goals

How we deliver

Why those numbers hold up

Fast answers and first-call resolution are not luck. They come from three deliberate decisions about how we run the team.

1

An empowered support team

Our support team is trusted to do whatever it takes to resolve your issue. No scripts to read from, no permission to seek before helping you.

2

Direct escalation to senior engineers

If the person who answers needs more firepower, they escalate straight to a senior engineer. No queue, no ticket handoff, no starting your story again.

3

Dedicated time to stay current

Every one of our staff has protected time each week to stay on top of the technology our clients use every day. That is why the person who answers usually already knows your environment.

Standards & accreditations

Credentials that back up the promise

We hold ourselves to recognised standards so you don’t have to take our word for it.

Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work

Recognised by Microsoft for proven capability across Microsoft 365, Teams and the modern workplace. Your environment is in accredited hands.

CyberCert SMB1001:2025 Gold certification badge

SMB1001:2025 Level 3 Gold Certification

Certified Gold under SMB1001:2025, the cybersecurity standard built for small and mid-sized organisations. Independent assurance that our security practice matches our advice.

SOC 2 Type 2 (in progress)

Our SOC 2 Type 2 audit is underway. A rigorous, independent examination of how we protect client data, expected to complete September 2026.

Certified 3CX Specialists

Certified specialists in the 3CX phone system. Modern voice and calling designed, deployed and supported by accredited engineers.

Who we serve

Twelve sectors, one standard

From councils and iwi organisations to engineering firms, health providers and research institutes. Different worlds, same expectation that technology simply works.

Charitable Trust
Civil Engineering
Community
Engineering
Government
Health
Iwi
Manufacturing
Pharma & Biotech
Regulatory
Research
Retail
What we stand for

The things that don’t change

More partner than provider

We take ownership of outcomes and stay close, year after year, not one contact and a queue.

Plain English, always

Honest, jargon-free advice you can act on, so you always understand the why behind the what.

Local and invested

Based in the Wellington region and committed to the organisations and community we serve.

Common questions

Straight answers

Where is IT Works based?
Our office is at 10a Raroa Road, Lower Hutt, in the Wellington region. We have supported organisations from here since 2008 and we work with clients right across New Zealand, with an Australian contact number for trans-Tasman teams.
What size organisations do you work with?
Typically organisations from around 20 to 300 staff who take their technology seriously. That includes councils, iwi organisations, non-profits, engineering firms, health providers and research institutes.
Are you a Microsoft partner?
Yes. We are a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work, recognised by Microsoft for proven capability across Microsoft 365, Teams and the modern workplace.
What security certifications do you hold?
We are certified Gold under SMB1001:2025 Level 3, the cybersecurity standard built for small and mid-sized organisations. Our SOC 2 Type 2 audit is underway and expected to complete in September 2026.
Do you only work in Wellington?
No. Lower Hutt is home and a lot of our clients are local, but we support organisations across New Zealand, including Westland District Council on the West Coast.
How quickly will someone answer the phone?
On average around 5 seconds to reach a real person, and 90 percent of issues are resolved on that first call.

Want the full picture?

Tell us about your organisation and what you’re hoping for. We’ll give you an honest view of how we can help. No pitch, no pressure.

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