Senior Test Analyst

Digital Garage; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Garage in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to own end-to-end testing across a multi-system health software environment, delivering robust integration testing for upcoming releases. You will develop test plans, manage defects, and work with vendors and technical teams to ensure release readiness and high quality across platforms.

This contract runs through June 2027 with stability in a fast-paced health transformation programme, offering meaningful impact and collaboration

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Senior Test Analyst in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong end-to-end and integration testing across multi-layered architectures.
• Experience with test strategy, defect management, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing detailed test plans and test cases for complex workflows.
• Managing end-to-end integration testing across multiple platforms and system interfaces.
• Leading defect management and coordinating with vendors to resolve issues.
• Supporting release readiness and quality assurance activities.
• Partnering with business units, technical teams, and vendors to maintain delivery alignment.

Skills

End-to-end testing

Integration testing

Defect management

Stakeholder engagement

Test planning

Test execution

Quality assurance

Communication

Job description

Join this organisation for a great contracting opportunity

Securing a contract with genuine longevity can be challenging, but this position offers rare stability with a term running straight through to June 2027. This opportunity allows an experienced tester to take ownership of complex integrations within a meaningful public health programme where delivery quality makes a real-world difference.

Why You’d Like It

Securing a contract with genuine longevity can be challenging, but this position offers rare stability with a term running straight through to June 2027. This opportunity allows an experienced tester to take ownership of complex integrations within a meaningful public health programme where delivery quality makes a real-world difference.

The Story

To support several major software releases over the coming years, a Senior Test Analyst is required to drive end-to-end testing across a multi-system environment. The digital ecosystem involves multiple connected platforms and vendor interfaces, making robust quality assurance, detailed integration testing, and active stakeholder engagement essential. This role offers a long‑term runway to embed quality standards into critical health system rollouts.

Company Profile

This organisation plays a key role in New Zealand's health sector, delivering vital services and technology initiatives that support communities nationwide. Fostering a collaborative, outcome-driven environment, the team is focused on modernising digital tools to ensure reliable, high-performing systems for both technical users and healthcare practitioners.

Your Role

The primary focus is ensuring incoming releases are thoroughly tested, seamless across integrations, and ready for deployment. Primary responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing detailed test plans and test cases for complex workflows.
• Managing end-to-end integration testing across multiple platforms and system interfaces.
• Leading defect management and working directly with technical teams and vendors to resolve issues.
• Supporting release readiness assessments and overall quality assurance activities.
• Partnering closely with business units, technical teams, and third-party vendors to maintain delivery alignment.

Benefits

• Excellent contract stability extending through to 30 June 2027.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact, health‑focused transformation initiative.
• A supportive, fast‑paced team environment that values autonomy and clear communication.

Your Fit

• Extensive experience operating as a Senior Test Analyst within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong background in end‑to‑end and integration testing across multi‑layered application architectures.
• Demonstrated experience with test strategy design, execution, defect management, and status reporting.
• Outstanding communication skills with a proven ability to coordinate effectively across diverse technical and business teams.
• Health sector experience is advantageous, though not essential for candidates with strong enterprise integration experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a dynamic project environment.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you are not a NZ Citizen, you must have the right of permanent residence or a valid work visa.