Wellington - Test Manager

Planit; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global application testing firm in Wellington seeks an experienced Test Manager to lead testing teams and deliver high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in test management and quality assurance, guiding teams to achieve objectives and mentor cross-functional collaboration. Flexible working initiatives and professional development opportunities are part of the company culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Flexible working initiatives

Wellness activities and staff discounts

Qualifications

• In-depth experience as a senior test engineer in all areas of the SDLC.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaboratively lead and coach developers and other project members.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise test strategy and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Mentor cross-functional testing teams.
• Drive test-process transformations for efficiency gains.

Skills

Test Management

Team Leadership

Test Analysis

Defect Management

Quality Assurance

Job description

Planit are world leaders in application testing and quality engineering. We provide solutions that support organisations to deliver high quality systems, applications, and IT architecture. Planit is now a proud NRI company and part of a global movement to deliver a sustainable and secure future through better Information Technology exchanges. Our team offer expert consultancy, bespoke services, tailored training and unique solutions to complex projects. Specialising in digital quality, Planit have a geographic footprint across many continents, with 1700+ permanent employees and have been recognised in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Application Testing Services.

Our values and ethos are focused on an intrinsic connection to our people, the awareness of our environment and our pursuit to be better than yesterday. We continue to lead the industry with unrivalled ideas, ability, and a quest to discern paradigms.

About the role

We\'re seeking experienced Test Managers to join our growing Wellington practice.

As a Test Manager/Senior Consultant, you\'ll lead large teams and deliver specialist technical and quality-testing solutions in highly complex environments, consistently on time and within budget while exceeding client expectations. You act as a trusted senior advisor—shaping quality and testing across the full lifecycle, engaging proactively with C-level stakeholders, and championing Planit\'s standards, values, and culture.

You\'ll track and report key metrics, recommend and leverage advanced tooling, develop reusable frameworks, and support business growth through tenders and proposals. As a role model, you\'ll mentor teams, drive continuous learning through presentations and articles, and flexibly adapt work modes to meet client and Planit needs.

Responsibilities

• Test Management Own enterprise test strategy - steer large, complex programs, rescue at-risk projects, run risk workshops, and guarantee on-time, on-budget delivery with top-tier quality.
• Leadership Inspire and mentor cross-functional testing teams to smash objectives and grow their skills.
• Test Analysis & Design Define and enforce best-in-class test design processes, ensuring bulletproof coverage and consistency.
• Test Execution Command end-to-end execution-align scope, schedule, and budget for flawless delivery.
• Defect Management Lead defect triage and deep-dive root-cause analysis to drive relentless quality improvements.
• Optimisation Spearhead test-process transformations, unlocking efficiency gains and measurable ROI.

Quality Engineering

• Quality Engineering Management Architect enterprise-wide quality policies - embed automation and non-functional testing early, and run lifecycle-wide risk workshops.
• Quality Engineering Practices Establish robust reviews, inspections, automation, continuous testing, and audits to build quality into every phase.
• Optimisation Drive full-lifecycle delivery enhancements, elevating quality engineering across the organisation.

What You\'ll Need to Be Successful

• Ability to collaboratively lead and coach developers and other project members
• Possess in-depth experience as a senior test engineer in all areas of the SDLC
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong test experience in all areas of the SDLC, including system, SIT or UAT
• Collaborating with developers, business analysts and users to understand testing needs and identify automation opportunities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of test quality by undertaking reviews and recommending improvements
• Possess a solid understanding of modern application deployment methodologies and cloud infrastructure
• Can effectively adapt to workload and issues to maintain momentum

Culture and Benefits

We believe in fostering a culture where our people are rewarded for the work they do and looked after from their first day at Planit! With us you\'ll experience:

• Opportunities to grow your expertise and acumen, taking advantage of a world class training and development programme.
• True flexible working initiatives.
• Joining an organisation where innovation is at the heart of what we do.
• Wellness activities, staff discounts, free LinkedIn Learning licences, referral bonuses and much more!

Apply now for consideration - Planit is an equal opportunity employer.