Apple IT Solutions for New Zealand Schools | Christchurch-Based

You shouldn't switch unless you're not getting what you need. Common reasons schools come to us: their current provider treats Apple devices as an afterthought to Windows, they get generic enterprise advice that doesn't fit education budgets, or they want strategic IT planning instead of just reactive support. We offer a free assessment to identify gaps. If your current provider is doing well, we'll tell you that.

Typical timeline is 6-10 weeks from initial discovery to full rollout. Week 1-2: configure Apple School Manager and MDM, import your Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 directory. Week 3-4: pilot with senior leadership and one class to test policies. Week 5-6: refine based on feedback, prepare documentation. Week 7-10: staged rollout to all devices. Most schools do this over Term 3/4 holidays to be production-ready for the new year.

We design in phases based on your budget and priorities. Year 1 might be Apple device management and WiFi upgrades. Year 2 adds identity automation and network segmentation. Year 3 implements disaster recovery testing. We build a multi-year roadmap that fits your operational budget and OPEX allocation, not a rip-and-replace project that blows the capital budget in one term.

Yes. We integrate directly with both. Students and staff sign in with their existing school credentials, and that identity works across devices, WiFi, apps, and file storage. No separate passwords or accounts to manage. We can sync user data from your student management system so accounts stay current automatically.

We have two options: manually enroll them using Apple Configurator for short-term management, or add them to Apple School Manager retroactively (requires proof of purchase from your reseller), then wipe and re-enroll for proper zero-touch deployment. We recommend the latter for devices you'll keep for 2+ years, manual enrollment for devices approaching end-of-life.

No. Most schools we work with have a mix: Apple devices for students and teaching staff, Windows machines for admin and finance. We specialise in the Apple side but design infrastructure (WiFi, identity, security) that works for both. We partner with Windows-focused providers when schools need that expertise.

Network access control that separates the two. BYOD devices get guest WiFi with content filtering but no access to internal systems or student data. School-owned devices get full network access with policy enforcement, compliance checks, and MDM management. Both work, but with appropriate security boundaries.

You have two options: retainer-based support where we provide ongoing monitoring, updates, and incident response, or we train your IT coordinator and hand off a fully documented system for independent management. We tailor the support level to match your needs and budget.

Yes. The Education Review Office looks for evidence that schools protect student data, have disaster recovery plans, and maintain safe online environments. We design infrastructure that addresses those expectations. Documentation showing how data is backed up and encrypted, audit trails for network access, content filtering with logging, and tested recovery procedures. We provide the technical evidence and documentation they typically expect to see.

Yes. We support schools throughout Canterbury and nationwide. For Canterbury schools, initial discovery and training are typically on-site, with ongoing support delivered remotely. For schools outside the region, we schedule on-site visits in blocks (e.g., full week for installation and training) to minimize travel overhead and disruption.