Senior Test Analyst - Lead QA & End-to-End Testing

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 104,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development in Wellington is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to plan, coordinate and execute testing across the delivery lifecycle, ensuring solutions meet business expectations and quality standards. You will mentor others and promote QA capability across the organisation.

Based in our Wellington office, you will drive IST testing processes, collect metrics, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove roadblocks and improve delivery

Qualifications

• Must have end-to-end testing experience across complex, integrated environments.
• Strong experience in system integration and API testing, validating interactions and data flows.
• Deep understanding of different testing types and when to apply them across architectures.
• Proficient in testing tools, including automation or scripting techniques.
• Ability to coach, mentor and supervise other testing practitioners.
• Experience with integration, data warehousing or data migration testing.
• Strong reporting skills to track testing outcomes and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the preparation, planning and execution of testing activities and test deliverables.
• Ensure consistent application of MSD IST testing processes, methodologies and documentation standards.
• Collect testing metrics and produce reports to monitor and improve application quality.
• Perform and facilitate root cause analysis of defects, issues and faults, producing high-quality defect reports.
• Coordinate and support day-to-day testing activities, tracking progress and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional delivery team members to remove roadblocks and improve delivery outcomes.

Skills

End-to-end testing

API testing

Testing methodologies

SDLC knowledge

Defect & release mgmt

Testing tools

Coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development in Wellington is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to plan, coordinate and execute testing across the delivery lifecycle, ensuring solutions meet business expectations and quality standards. You will mentor others and promote QA capability across the organisation.

Based in our Wellington office, you will drive IST testing processes, collect metrics, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove roadblocks and improve delivery