Test Lead - Core Ledger Replacement

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Generous leave

Job summary

Bank of New Zealand is seeking an experienced Test Lead to drive System Integration Testing and Quality Engineering across a major transformation programme in Wellington. You will lead end-to-end testing delivery, champion automation-first strategies, and mentor diverse teams to elevate quality and velocity.

You will partner with business, technology and delivery stakeholders to align testing with regulatory and customer expectations, while embedding shift-left practices and modern testing

Qualifications

• Lead SIT across large-scale programmes delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Define and champion Automation-First testing strategies and frameworks.
• Provide strategic leadership for Quality Engineering practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of SIT and QE services across complex programmes.
• Define, implement and champion Automation-First testing strategies.
• Guide governance, standards, and scalable testing approaches across teams.
• Coach and develop quality engineering teams and promote continuous learning.
• Embed quality principles across delivery lifecycle and promote shift-left practices.
• Partner with business, technology, architecture and delivery stakeholders to manage risks and ensure outcomes.

Skills

System Integration Testing

Automation strategies

Quality Engineering leadership

CI/CD

Stakeholder management

Test governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

Postman

HP ALM

Job description

Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions though our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. No two days are the same.

We have an opportunity for experienced Test Leads to join our Core Ledger Replacement domain and be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation programme. Help build the future of lending at BNZ, delivering modern technology, innovative customer experiences, and lasting impact for generations of New Zealanders.

As Test Lead, you will be responsible for the execution of Quality Assurance processes and procedures. You will also be ensuring the organisation is adhering to standards, procedures and methodologies to achieve high-quality systems development.

This is a Wellington based fixed-term opportunity through to September 2028.

About the Role

We sat down with the People Leader (who you would report to) and they told us the following about the role:

• Lead the delivery of System Integration Testing (SIT) and Quality Engineering services across complex, large-scale technology programmes, ensuring high-quality outcomes that align with business objectives, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Define, champion, and implement Automation-First testing strategies and frameworks that increase test coverage, accelerate delivery, reduce manual effort, and improve overall quality and operational efficiency across the software development lifecycle.
• Provide strategic leadership for Quality Engineering practices, establishing scalable testing approaches, governance, and standards that enable consistent and predictable delivery outcomes across multiple programmes and teams.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing quality engineering teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning while supporting individual career growth and capability development.
• Embed Quality Engineering principles across the delivery lifecycle, ensuring quality is built into solutions from inception through deployment by promoting shift-left practices, continuous testing, test automation, risk-based quality controls, and proactive defect prevention.
• Partner closely with business, technology, architecture, product, and delivery stakeholders to provide quality leadership, influence delivery decisions, manage risks effectively, and ensure solutions meet functional, non-functional, and customer experience expectations.
• Drive the adoption of modern testing methodologies, automation technologies, DevOps practices, and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) capabilities, leveraging emerging industry trends, tools, and best practices to improve speed, reliability, and quality.

What is the team culture and environment like?

This team operates in a collaborative and supportive environment where knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and continuous improvement are highly valued. Team members work closely together to solve complex problems, contribute ideas, and support each other's professional growth. There is a strong focus on quality, innovation, and delivering outcomes in line with established engineering standards.

What technical skills are required for this role?

• Extensive experience in leading System Integration Testing (SIT) across large-scale, complex, multi-vendor programmes, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in the definition, implementation, and leadership of Automation-First testing strategies within complex, integrated technology environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of Quality Engineering principles, including the adoption of shift-left practices, continuous testing, quality-by-design methodologies, and risk-based testing approaches.
• Significant experience in test automation and technical leadership across API, integration, data, batch-processing, and user interface testing domains.
• Extensive experience in managing test coverage, traceability, and quality metrics through the effective use of industry-leading test management, automation, and DevOps platforms.
• Strong commitment to software quality and customer outcomes, championing automation, testability, and continuous improvement throughout the delivery lifecycle.

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

To be successful in this role, you'll be a confident quality engineering leader who can bring people together, influence across complex stakeholder groups, and keep delivery focused on quality outcomes. You'll combine strong technical capability with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, helping teams navigate complexity while building trusted relationships across business, technology, delivery partners, and vendors.

You will also bring exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all organisational levels and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

PLEASE NOTE: Advertising for this position closes Monday 31 August at 11pm.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.