Senior Test Manager
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
$ 136502 - 169869
Posted on:
25 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Type:Permanent
Hours:Full time
Location:Wellington
Business Group: Digital Services and Solutions
Branch:Digital Services
Salary: $136502 $169869
Shape the future of digital services for Aotearoa. As a Senior Test Manager at Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) youll provide governance and act as the single point of contact for Quality Assurance across all testing activities within a defined programme or portfolio. This is a leadership role where youll influence strategy lift capability and ensure quality outcomes for projects that matter to New Zealanders.
About Us
Working at Te Tari Taiwhenua the Department of Internal Affairs youll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders. We are on a journey of building modern digital platforms. We do this by putting customers and their whānau at the heart to deliver services in a more joined-up effective way and provide better responses to our customers changing needs and expectations.
Te Ara Matihiko Digital Services and Solutions sits within Te Pūnaha Matihiko the Digital Services branch which leads the Departments technology strategy and provides insights and advice to help maximise business outcomes from technology investment. The Way We Work is collective productive and future-focused.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide governance and oversight for all testing activities across programmes and portfolios.
- Lead and deliver testing for large complex and critical projects.
- Ensure strategic objectives and outcomes are factored into decision-making.
- Coach and mentor test managers and analysts to build capability.
- Scan the environment to identify trends opportunities and risks related to testing.
- Support the design and delivery of the Testing Practice training programme.
- Act as the escalation point for test-related risks and issues.
- Manage test planning estimation and resource allocation (including vendors).
- Contribute to DIAs testing policy strategy and future service offerings.
Skills & Experience
- Experience:
- Extensive experience in managing testing for technical and business transformation projects.
- Proven success in leading major service implementation projects.
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of SDLC Agile and modern delivery methods.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Qualifications:
- Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.
- ISTQB Advanced Level preferred.
- NZ Citizen
Why Join Us
If you thrive on cutting-edge projects genuine challenges and knowing that what you do matters for the good of New Zealand this is the role for you.
- Work on projects that impact millions of New Zealanders.
- Be part of a collaborative inclusive team that values innovation and excellence.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.
- Competitive salary and professional development opportunities.
Our Commitment
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future.
Ready to lead testing that shapes the future
Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that takes pride in what we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.
Applications close:5pm2 January 2026.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- CSS
- Account Management
- Event Planning
- Insurance Paralegal
- Jira
About Company
At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.
