Senior Automation Tester: Lead Test Strategy & Frameworks

Bank of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Senior Automation Tester to join our Core Ledger Replacement domain on a fixed-term basis through to September 2028. You will influence standards, drive best practices, and model excellence through your expertise and collaboration with engineers, analysts and stakeholders.

You will lead test strategy and automation architecture across multiple systems, establish scalable frameworks, mentor teammates, and ensure quality is embedded throughout the

Qualifications

• Proven capability in designing and implementing test strategies and automation across multiple domains.
• Experience leading automation strategy with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of REST Assured and JMeter.

Responsibilities

• Lead test strategy, automation architecture, and quality practices across systems, products and teams.
• Shape the overall quality approach to align with business objectives, technical standards, and delivery outcomes.
• Establish scalable automation frameworks, drive continuous improvement, and promote modern testing practices.
• Embed quality thinking throughout the SDLC, partnering with developers, analysts, product owners and stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship to team members, uplifting testing capability and fostering collaboration.
• Balance delivery priorities with quality outcomes and governance for sustainability.
• Champion robust test design and reliable automation for maintainable solutions.

Skills

Test strategy

Automation architecture

Quality practices

Automation frameworks

Continuous improvement

Mentorship

Delivery vs Quality

Test design

REST Assured

JMeter

Tools

REST Assured

JMeter

Job description

Bank of New Zealand in Wellington is seeking a Senior Automation Tester to join our Core Ledger Replacement domain on a fixed-term basis through to September 2028. You will influence standards, drive best practices, and model excellence through your expertise and collaboration with engineers, analysts and stakeholders.

You will lead test strategy and automation architecture across multiple systems, establish scalable frameworks, mentor teammates, and ensure quality is embedded throughout the