Lead Testing & Quality Leader (6-Month Contract)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 118,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver contributions

Benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a fixed-term Senior Testing Lead to plan, recruit, and grow a high-performing testing team. You will champion modern testing methods and oversee governance to ensure quality across large-scale transformations.

This 6-month role offers KiwiSaver contributions and other benefits. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and apply online by the stated deadline.

Qualifications

• Experience leading testing teams in a large organisation.
• Experience managing testing for technical and business transformation projects, including a major service deployment.
• Knowledge of SDLC principles.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and their relevance to the Department.

Responsibilities

• Plan workforce needs and recruitment for the testing practice.
• Grow talent and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture.
• Shape testing capability and strategy, aligning resources to demand.
• Oversee delivery, governance and quality standards; champion modern tools and methods; collaborate with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Testing leadership

SDLC knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

The Department of Internal Affairs in Wellington is seeking a fixed-term Senior Testing Lead to plan, recruit, and grow a high-performing testing team. You will champion modern testing methods and oversee governance to ensure quality across large-scale transformations.

This 6-month role offers KiwiSaver contributions and other benefits. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and apply online by the stated deadline.