Test Lead

Orion NZ; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Christchurch seeks a Test Lead to lead the quality assurance efforts. The ideal candidate will have expertise in test strategy, collaboration, and automation. This role emphasizes the importance of quality across digital projects. Opportunities for flexible working arrangements and a range of workplace benefits are offered, making this an engaging position for those passionate about testing and quality assurance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Three days of 'My Days' leave

Access to holiday house in Hanmer

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Test Lead role within a complex environment.
• Strong planning and defect management skills with a pragmatic approach.
• Familiarity with test automation and environment management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing strategy and execution across digital initiatives.
• Build and improve testing frameworks and best-practices.
• Provide visibility on test progress and quality metrics.

Skills

Test strategy development

Risk-based testing

Stakeholder engagement

Test automation

Defect management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification in quality assurance

Job description

There is a lot happening at Orion, and that success depends on strong digital systems and trusted technology. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Test Lead reporting to our Head of Digital Delivery & Project Office.

This is a role for someone who loves both the craft of testing and the art of engagement and collaboration. Are you someone who's comfortable talking test frameworks and automation as well as connecting with people and leading through influence and change?

About us

Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury.

We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.

The role

• Lead the testing strategy, planning and execution across digital initiatives
• Build and continuously improve testing frameworks, standards and tools while developing structure and best-practices
• Oversee testing phases from design through to user acceptance ensuring valuable quality outcomes
• Act as a trusted advisor - sharing expertise and ensuring we embed a "test early, test often" mindset that builds resilience and reliability
• Provide visibility on test progress, risks and quality metrics to ensure we make informed, confident decisions
• Work collaboratively across the business ensuring quality and deliverables remain aligned across complex projects

About you

• Previous experience in a Test Lead, software testing and quality assurance role within a complex environment with a relevant qualification
• Ability to adapt a testing approach to suit the context and environment with a variety of testing methodologies
• Strong planning, risk-based testing, and defect management skills with a methodical and pragmatic approach
• Familiarity with test automation and environment management and how automation supports quality, efficiency and scalability
• Excellent collaboration, communication and stakeholder engagement skills where your transparency and judgement build trusted strong relationships
• A positive mindset that blends structure with flexibility bringing a calm, solution-orientated approach

We offer

• Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
• Three days of "My Days" leave
• A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!

We encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability. You don't need to be knowledgeable in these areas, but you do need to be on board with learning.

Please note that you must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

Orion is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.