Test Analyst
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
- Can you communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Have you got an aptitude for working with complex digital systems and business processes
- Do you have knowledge and hands-on testing experience of unit release integration regression end to end and UAT testing
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
TeHerenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Test Analyst to join our Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions Applications Team on a fixed-term full-time basis until December 2026.
Key responsibilities:
- Assess testing impact and design appropriate test plans test cases and test data.
- Execute test cases and recordactual results against expected outcomes ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Perform hands-on manual testing including functional regression integration and UAT testing.
- Execute performance volume and stress testing.
- Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams including developers business analysts and product owners to ensure quality outcomes.
- Conduct reviews of existing testing processes tools and systems identifying opportunities for improvement and driving implementation of enhancements.
- Assess new technologies and techniques and promote their adoption where benefit can be found.
- Identify opportunities to improve test coverage efficiency and effectiveness through automation and tooling.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a motivated team-focused tester who plans work effectively communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences and is committed to continuous learning.
Key requirements:
- Aptitude for working with complex digital systems and business processes.
- Proven understanding of testing disciplines and methodologies.
- Proven knowledge and hands-on testing experience of unit release integration regression end to end and UAT testing.
- Experience with relational database-based query tools e.g. SQL.
- A collaborative agile mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Hands-on experience withusing automation toolssuch asPostman Playwright.
- Commitment to ongoing learning.
- Ability to work under pressure and adjust to shifting priorities.
Its desirable that you also bring:
- Proven working experience with a variety of tools that support test automation.
- Hands-on experience with Postman for API testing and API Automation.
- ISTQB Foundation certification.
- An understanding of the tertiary education sector.
- Familiarity with the operations of a Student Administration System.
Role Description: Click here to see further information including salary details.
If this link is not available click apply to view this on the University careers page.
Close date for vacancy:25 February 2026.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Shanmuganathan Thayaparan ().
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Test Cases
- Order Management System
- SQL
- Functional Testing
- Jira
- Software Testing
- System Testing
- Test Automation
- HP ALM
- Cucumber
- Selenium
- Wiki Systems
About Company
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scienti ... View more
