QA Lead for Core Ledger Replacement

Bank of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Generous leave

Job summary

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND is seeking an experienced Test Lead to join the Core Ledger Replacement programme in Wellington. You will drive SIT, QA, and Quality Engineering practices across large-scale technology initiatives, shaping testing strategies and ensuring delivery outcomes that meet regulatory and customer expectations.

You will mentor teams, promote shift-left and CI/CD practices, and collaborate with business, technology, and delivery stakeholders to maintain high standards of quality and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading System Integration Testing (SIT) across large-scale programmes.
• Proven ability to define and lead Automation-First testing strategies.
• Strong leadership in Quality Engineering practices, with scalable testing governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIT and QA across complex technology programmes to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Define and implement Automation-First testing strategies and frameworks.
• Provide strategic leadership for Quality Engineering practices and standards.
• Coach and develop high-performing quality engineering teams and promote continuous learning.

Skills

SIT leadership

Automation-First testing

Quality Engineering leadership

Test automation

DevOps & CI/CD

Tools

Test management tools

DevOps platforms

Job description

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND is seeking an experienced Test Lead to join the Core Ledger Replacement programme in Wellington. You will drive SIT, QA, and Quality Engineering practices across large-scale technology initiatives, shaping testing strategies and ensuring delivery outcomes that meet regulatory and customer expectations.

You will mentor teams, promote shift-left and CI/CD practices, and collaborate with business, technology, and delivery stakeholders to maintain high standards of quality and