Test Engineer

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand); Wellington; On-site; NZD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.4 weeks holiday

Flexible work hours

Online professional development portal

Inclusive networks

Job summary

Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) is seeking a Test Engineer for a fixed-term role in Wellington CBD to contribute to Te Au Reka. You will improve automated testing practices, lead testing by teams and suppliers, and coordinate system, integration and acceptance testing within an Agile context.

The role emphasizes collaboration with BA, developers and stakeholders, risk-based testing, strong communication, and ongoing professional development in a large, public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Proven test engineering experience in large and complex environments.
• Experience implementing automated testing at unit, system, and/or acceptance levels within Agile teams.
• Strong collaboration with business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to design testing solutions.
• Experience applying risk-based testing and validating features with Product/Service managers.
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience, with commitment to ongoing development.
• Relevant industry, technical, and/or professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Improve the use and availability of automated testing practices and tools across the Ministry
• Lead testing activities delivered by team members and suppliers
• Support planning, coordination, and execution of system, integration, and acceptance testing
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and more effective service delivery

Job description

Test EngineerFixed Term (to Mar 2029)Wellington CBDTe Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based processes with a new digital case management solution, transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand. In delivering Te Au Reka we are seeking to build the Ministry's capability to deliver complex programmes of change. Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working. We are building a team that is highly collaborative, inquisitive and adaptable. Te Au Reka is a gamechanger, and we care deeply about making it a success.

In this role, you will:

• Improve the use and availability of automated testing practices and tools across the Ministry
• Lead testing activities delivered by team members and suppliers
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of system, integration, and acceptance testing activities
• Strengthen testing capability by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and more effective service delivery

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

• Proven test engineering experience in large and complex environments
• Experience implementing automated testing at the unit, system, and/or acceptance testing levels, particularly within Agile delivery teams
• Strong experience working collaboratively with business analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to design and execute effective testing solutions
• Experience applying risk-based testing approaches and validating features with Product and/or Service Managers
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline, or equivalent experience, supported by a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Relevant industry, technical, and/or professional certifications

Desirable:

• An understanding of the constitutional principles and legal processes that underpin New Zealand's justice system
• Knowledge of All-of-Government ICT principles, practices, and service offerings

Mā hātiju/About us

At Te Tāhūn o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tāhūn o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

Utu ātā/Salary

The salary range for this role is between $88,455 and $120,357, based on skills and experience.