Test Lead - Core Ledger Replacement

Bank of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Generous leave

Job summary

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND is seeking an experienced Test Lead to join the Core Ledger Replacement programme in Wellington. You will drive SIT, QA, and Quality Engineering practices across large-scale technology initiatives, shaping testing strategies and ensuring delivery outcomes that meet regulatory and customer expectations.

You will mentor teams, promote shift-left and CI/CD practices, and collaborate with business, technology, and delivery stakeholders to maintain high standards of quality and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading System Integration Testing (SIT) across large-scale programmes.
• Proven ability to define and lead Automation-First testing strategies.
• Strong leadership in Quality Engineering practices, with scalable testing governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIT and QA across complex technology programmes to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Define and implement Automation-First testing strategies and frameworks.
• Provide strategic leadership for Quality Engineering practices and standards.
• Coach and develop high-performing quality engineering teams and promote continuous learning.

Skills

SIT leadership

Automation-First testing

Quality Engineering leadership

Test automation

DevOps & CI/CD

Tools

Test management tools

DevOps platforms

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 forthe execution of Quality Assurance processes and procedures. You will also be ensuring the organisation is adhering to standards,proceduresand methodologies to achievehigh-qualitysystems development.

This is a Wellington based fixed-term opportunity throughtoSeptember 2028.

MōteTūranga| 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 businessobjectives, 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,establishingscalable 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 frominceptionthrough 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,leveragingemerging industry trends, tools, and best practices to improve speed, reliability, and quality.

What is the team culture and environment like?

This teamoperatesin 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 arerequiredfor this role?

In addition toa number ofyears in system development and quality control you will also have experience in the following:

• Extensive experience in leading System Integration Testing (SIT) across large-scale, complex, multi-vendor programmes, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Demonstratedexpertisein 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 experiencein 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 displayin order tobe 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 kitePēkeo Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

PLEASE NOTE: Advertising for this position closesMonday 31Augustat 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.