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Managed IT Services & IT Support in Auckland

Mint acts as the outsourced IT team for Auckland businesses that need reliable support without employing a full internal IT department.

You didn't start a business to spend your afternoons on hold with tech support. Mint looks after your security, backups and support for one price per user, per month. Licensing, security and backups start at $79 + GST. Remote support is included from $139, and remote plus onsite from $189.

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  • 98.2%Most support issues sorted on the first call
  • 200+Business clients across Aotearoa
  • Since 2010Auckland-founded and still proudly local
  • Brilliant supportRemotely from our place or at yours

Your outsourced IT team

You're an expert at what you do. Whether you're a lawyer giving legal advice, an electrician installing switchboards or a school educating the latest generation of tamariki.

You don't have time to be fixing IT issues, and that's where Mint Managed IT can help. Our team works directly with your team to support them day to day with IT issues that slow them down. Behind the scenes, our monitoring platform watches your devices, patches, backups and Microsoft 365 so many problems are fixed before anyone notices.

We stay on top of your IT so that it continues to support you in what you do best.

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What's included in Mint Managed IT?

  • Helpdesk and remote support

    When something stops working, call us or log a ticket. We'll sort most issues remotely, so your team can get back to work faster.

  • Onsite IT support

    For new setups, upgrades, or problems that need hands-on help, our technicians come onsite and get it sorted.

  • Monitoring and maintenance

    We keep an eye on your devices around the clock and handle patching on schedule, so small issues don't turn into bigger ones.

  • Microsoft 365 administration

    We manage your Microsoft 365 setup properly: licensing, users, security, SharePoint and Teams, so things stay tidy, secure and easier to support. See Microsoft 365 support.

  • Cyber security

    We put sensible security measures in place: endpoint protection, email security and MFA, and explain what's there and why it matters. See what we recommend.

  • Backup and disaster recovery

    We back up the systems people rely on and have a plan for when something goes missing, breaks, or needs to be recovered quickly.

  • Staff onboarding and offboarding

    New starters get set up properly from day one, and when someone leaves, we remove access promptly to help keep your data secure.

  • Networks and WiFi

    We manage your network and WiFi, keep it up to date, and monitor it properly so your team can stay connected and get on with work.

  • Technology planning

    We help you plan ahead: tracking devices, systems and licensing so your setup keeps pace as your business changes.

Who is Managed IT for?

When tech stops, work stops. Managed IT is for businesses that rely on their tech every day but don't want to build a full IT team to look after it.

It's usually a good fit if you have:

  • Often around 5 to 100 staff, though that's a guide, not a rule
  • No dedicated IT person or department in-house
  • A team that can't work when email, files or phones go down
  • A preference for predictable monthly costs over surprise bills
  • Enough of reactive, break-fix IT

Small team, big responsibilities? You count too. If you work in finance, medical or another compliance-heavy field, what's at stake matters more than your headcount. Downtime or a data slip can put your clients and your business on the line. We take that seriously, no matter your size.

Not sure where you fit? Ask us. We'll give you an honest answer about whether we're the right match for your business, even if that answer is no.

Clear prices. No guesswork.

Most IT providers make you sit through a sales call just to see a number. Not here. Here's what our plans cost, per person, per month. Pick the one that fits, or let us help you figure it out.

The Basics

Best for: Businesses that want Microsoft 365 and solid security, and only need a hand now and then.

$79

per user per month + GST

  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard, with email, Teams, Word, Excel and the rest
  • Backups for your email and OneDrive files
  • 24/7 security monitoring on your computers
  • Regular updates and security fixes, done for you
  • Support: Pay as you go, from $145 + GST per hour
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Managed Lite

Best for: Teams that want help on call without watching the clock, plus someone looking after Microsoft 365.

$139

per user per month + GST

  • Everything in The Basics
  • Stronger email protection against phishing and dodgy links (Defender for Office 365 Plan 2)
  • Full Microsoft 365 management, covering new starters, leavers, passwords and settings
  • IT planning, so you're never caught off guard
  • Support: Unlimited remote support during business hours.
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Most popular

Fully Managed

Best for: Businesses that want one team handling all their day-to-day IT. Phones, WiFi, devices, support. All of it.

$189

per user per month + GST

  • Everything in Managed Lite
  • An upgrade to Microsoft 365 Business Premium, with extra security and device protection
  • MintPhone included
  • Managed WiFi and network switches, so your office stays connected
  • Support: Unlimited remote and onsite support during business hours. If it can't be fixed from here, we'll come to you.
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How support works on each plan
FeatureThe BasicsManaged LiteFully Managed
Remote supportFrom $145 + GST/hrUnlimitedUnlimited
Onsite supportFrom $145 + GST/hrFrom $145 + GST/hrUnlimited
WhenBusiness hoursBusiness hoursBusiness hours

Prices are from Mint's current book pricing for registered businesses. Got 50 or more users? We'll price you on request. Your cost depends on users, devices, security, cloud services, onsite needs and how complex your setup is. Open the calculator for a quick estimate.

Managed IT vs break/fix support

How managed IT differs from paying when things break
FeatureBreak/FixManaged IT
Support modelYou call when something needs fixing.A helpdesk and technicians ready before you need them.
MonitoringReactive by nature.Devices watched 24/7, so small issues stay small.
SecurityHandled when it comes up.Patched, protected, and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
BudgetingVariable invoices that can be hard to predict.One flat fee per user, every month.
StrategyFocused on the fix in front of them.Reviewed regularly, so your tech grows with your business.
IncentivesPaid per job, so more work means more income.We do well when your systems do well.
Preventative maintenanceNot typically part of the model.Built into the service from day one.

Changing IT provider

Changing provider can feel like a big job. Here's how we keep it orderly.

  1. Discovery

    We learn what you have: devices, users, suppliers, software, risks.

  2. Credential and access transfer

    We securely take over admin access with your outgoing provider or from you.

  3. Device onboarding

    Computers are brought under management, in batches that suit your team.

  4. Microsoft 365 review

    Licences, security settings and sharing are checked and tidied.

  5. Documentation

    Your environment is written down so nothing lives in one person's head.

  6. Security baseline

    MFA, patching, backups and email protection brought to a consistent standard.

  7. Support launch

    Your team learns how to reach us, and we go live.

Why Auckland businesses choose Mint

  • Auckland-based support

    We're based in Birkenhead on the North Shore, with contractors supporting teams across New Zealand and Australia.

  • IT, internet and phones in one

    We've been providing internet and phone services since 2010, so when something goes wrong, you deal with one team that takes responsibility.

  • In-house workshop

    We handle common repairs in-house, which means faster fixes and less downtime.

  • Straight answers

    We tell you what's wrong, what needs doing, and what it'll cost.

  • Proof, not promises

    98.2% of support requests are resolved first time, and we support 200+ customers across New Zealand.

  • No lock-in

    You stay because the service works, not because you're stuck in a contract.

Areas we support

We've been proud residents of Birkenhead on the North Shore since 2010. Our technicians are based out of our office and travel Auckland wide for onsite work.

IT support across Auckland or IT support on the North Shore.

For clients outside of Auckland, we have field engineers, contractors and agreements with other IT companies to ensure that you receive the same great Mint service, no matter where you are.

What customers say

Our previous provider couldn't fix our issues. Files weren't saving, internet was slow and the cloud migration hadn't worked. Mint solved these issues for us within 2 weeks of coming onboard.

Practice Manager, Legal industry

Our phones went down on a Monday at 11am and the existing provider couldn't fix it. Mint had them back up and running that afternoon, and were in for the next 2 days tidying up our computing.

General Manager, Manufacturing industry

We were spending $8k/month on an in-house IT person who couldn't keep up. Mint costs less and does more. Wish we'd switched sooner.

CEO, Creative design

Managed IT FAQs

What is a managed IT service provider?

A managed IT service provider looks after your tech so you don't have to. Instead of waiting for something to break and then scrambling for help, we monitor your systems, patch security gaps, and sort problems before they slow you down. Think of it as having an IT team on staff, minus the overhead of hiring one.

How much does managed IT cost in Auckland?

It depends on how much support you need, but here's the shape of it. Our plans start from $79 + GST per user/month for licensing and security, $139 for remote support, and $189 for fully managed IT with both remote and onsite support included. If you're on a lighter plan and need a hand onsite, that's available from $145 + GST per hour. Want a number specific to your business? Our IT cost calculator will get you there in a couple of minutes.

Do you provide onsite IT support?

We do. Our technicians are based in Birkenhead and get out to businesses right across Auckland. On our fully managed plan, onsite support is built in. On the lighter plans, it's available on top at $145 + GST per hour, so you're never stuck waiting on a phone call when you need someone in front of your screen. That rate is for Mint managed customers. If you're not on a managed plan, our emergency and fieldwork rates apply instead.

Can Mint take over from another IT provider?

Switching providers sounds like a headache. It doesn't have to be. We run a structured handover that maps your systems, passwords, and setup before we touch a thing, so nothing gets missed and nothing goes dark in the process. Most businesses barely notice the changeover. That's exactly the point.

Do you support Microsoft 365?

Every single plan comes with a Microsoft 365 licence built in. No separate purchase, no extra admin on your end. Our higher plans go further, adding Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 for stronger protection against phishing and malicious links. If you want the full rundown, our Microsoft 365 support page covers what's included at each level.

Do you support Google Workspace?

We do, though there can be some additional licensing costs depending on your setup. If your business runs on Gmail, Google Drive, and the rest of the Workspace suite, we'll fold that into your plan and keep it running alongside everything else we manage for you. See Google Workspace support.

Is cyber security included?

It's baked into every plan we offer. That means 24/7 monitoring, regular patching, and advanced protection standing between your business and the people trying to get into it. Our higher-tier plans step things up further with Defender for Office 365 Plan 2. For the full picture, have a look at our cyber security page.

Do you support Macs?

We support Windows and Mac, side by side, no fuss. Plenty of businesses run a mix of both, and we're set up to manage and secure either without treating one as an afterthought.

Do you require long-term contracts?

No lock-in here. Every plan runs month to month, with just one calendar month's notice if you ever decide to move on. We'd rather earn your business every month than trap you in a contract you can't get out of. Read more about why we don't do contracts.

Want a second opinion on your IT?

Book a free 45-minute IT Health Check. You'll get practical feedback whether or not you choose Mint.