Test Lead - Core Ledger Replacement

BNZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support wellbeing

Flexible working

Generous leave offering

Job summary

Bank of New Zealand in Wellington is seeking an experienced Test Lead for a fixed-term role through September 2028. You will drive SIT and quality engineering across major technology programmes, delivering modern testing solutions aligned with regulatory and business needs.

You will champion Automation-First testing, govern testing practices, and mentor teams to build scalable, high-quality software with strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading System Integration Testing (SIT) across large-scale programmes.
• Definition and leadership of Automation-First testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIT and Quality Engineering across complex programmes, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Define and implement Automation-First testing strategies and frameworks.
• Provide strategic leadership for Quality Engineering practices and standards.
• Lead, coach and develop high-performing QA teams.
• Embed Quality Engineering principles across the delivery lifecycle, promoting shift-left and CI/CD.

Skills

SIT leadership

Automation-first testing

Quality Engineering governance

DevOps & CI/CD

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

Quality metrics

Tools

Test management platforms

Automation frameworks

Job description

Worker Type: Maximum Term/Fixed Term (Fixed Term) 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.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We sat down with the People Leader (who you would report to) and they told us the following about the role: What are some of the day-to-day tasks the person in this role will complete?

• 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.

This is an exciting opportunityto join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with.

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.

Welcome to BNZ Careers! We are excited for you to apply for a role with us. We're the bank for New Zealand. Our purpose is to serve customers well and help our communities prosper. Every day we find ways for our customers, our people, and our communities to thrive through strong values, diverse teams, and great people - just like you.

• Support wellbeing
• Flexible working
• Generous leave offering