Senior Test Analyst

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to

Vision assistance

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to join its Business Transformation Programme. This role focuses on ensuring new technology solutions are fit for purpose, reliable and ready for use across the organisation.

You will plan, coordinate and execute testing activities, validate requirements and collaborate with delivery teams to embed quality throughout the project lifecycle, enabling successful transformation across the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering testing activities across complex technology projects.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools and quality assurance practices.
• Experience developing and executing functional and non-functional test scenarios.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery environments and behaviour-driven testing approaches.
• Ability to identify risks, analyse issues and implement practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to work across all levels of an organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear reporting and documentation.
• Experience working with modern cloud-based technology environments and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver testing activities across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Develop test cases, scenarios and test plans that support quality outcomes.
• Execute testing, analyse results and manage defects through to resolution.
• Identify and communicate testing risks, issues and dependencies.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to validate requirements and solutions.
• Produce clear testing metrics, reporting and quality assurance documentation.
• Support successful project delivery and transition of solutions into business operations.

Skills

Test management

QA methodologies

Test design

Agile testing

Risk analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Cloud testing

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority and the Aviation Security Service offer distinctively different career opportunities and embrace diverse talent. All jobs at the Authority contribute to ensuring safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly. The Civil Aviation Authority is the regulatory arm of our organisation and the Aviation Security Service is the nationwide provider for aviation security.

Help deliver technology change across a major transformation. Drive quality outcomes for critical digital solutions. Work with experts to shape the future of aviation systems.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Test Analyst to join our Business Transformation Programme and play a key role in ensuring new technology solutions are fit for purpose, reliable and ready for use across the organisation. Working across a range of transformation initiatives, you'll help embed quality throughout the delivery lifecycle by planning, coordinating and executing testing activities that support successful project outcomes. You'll work closely with business experts, delivery teams and vendors to validate solutions, identify risks and provide confidence that systems meet business needs. This role offers the opportunity to influence how technology is delivered at CAA while contributing to a significant programme of organisational change that will shape the future of our services and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver testing activities across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Develop test cases, scenarios and test plans that support quality outcomes.
• Execute testing, analyse results and manage defects through to resolution.
• Identify and communicate testing risks, issues and dependencies.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to validate requirements and solutions.
• Produce clear testing metrics, reporting and quality assurance documentation.
• Support successful project delivery and transition of solutions into business operations.

The salary band for this role is $98,689 - $120,941. Starting salaries are based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities. For more information on the role please view the position description.

What You'll Bring

You'll be an experienced testing professional who enjoys solving complex problems and working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes. You'll bring a strong understanding of testing methodologies, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to provide confidence that technology solutions meet business expectations.

• Experience delivering testing activities across complex technology projects.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools and quality assurance practices.
• Experience developing and executing functional and non-functional test scenarios.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery environments and behaviour-driven testing approaches.
• The ability to identify risks, analyse issues and implement practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to work across all levels of an organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear reporting and documentation.
• Experience working with modern cloud-based technology environments and delivery teams.

About Us

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator. We play a critical role in protecting the travelling public, supporting the aviation sector, and strengthening New Zealand's international reputation. Our vision is simple and powerful: A safe and secure aviation system - so people are safe, and feel safe when they fly. Our values - Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration - guide everything we do. We're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone feels respected, safe, and valued. Our people are central to our success.

Why Join Us?

• Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%
• Vision assistance
• Flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you have any questions about the role or application process, contact the Recruitment team at [e-mail]

Applications close: 7 September