Senior Test Strategy Director

Management Level Director Job Description & Summary Kia ora, Innovate. Build. Reinvent . Make your tech skills count at PwC New Zealand. At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa. Ngā k ōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role As aTest Director, you are responsible for the end-to-end quality assurance and testing strategy across multiple clients, ensuring solutions are robust, fit for purpose, and ready for production. Working in close collaboration with the testing partner, Solution Lead, and Delivery Lead, you willensure that testing is thorough, well-coordinated, and consistently aligned across all platforms and delivery strea ms. You will ownconfidence in the solution, ensuring that defects, risks, and quality issues are identified early and managed effectively through to go-live. Your day-to-day could include: Test Strategy & Ownership – Own end-to-end strategy across platforms; align with internal standards and define scope and success criteria Planning & Execution – Lead integrated test planning (SIT, UAT, BPT, non-functional) aligned to delivery milestones Quality & Governance – Enforce quality standards; oversee coverage, defects, and entry/exit criteria across teams Defect & Risk Management – Drive prioritisation , tracking, and resolution of defects; mitigate systemic risks Environments & Test Data – Ensure fit-for-purpose environments and secure, available test data Release Readiness – Assess go-live readiness, manage quality gates, and advise on release risk Stakeholder Engagement – Act as testing authority; communicate progress, risks, and build confidence Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe , ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role Senior test leadership experience on large-scale transformation programmes Proven delivery of end-to-end testing in complex, multi-platform environments, including legacy integration Experience in government or regulated environments (desirable) Strong capability in test strategy, planning, and end-to-end delivery Expertise in non-functional testing (performance, security, resilience) Sound knowledge of test automation and modern QA practices Demonstrated experience leading large-scale SIT and UAT Effective leadership of distributed teams and vendor ecosystems Risk-based, detail-oriented approach to quality Ability to balance quality outcomes with delivery timelines Clear and confident communicat or with senior stakeholders Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; S onder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days ’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems. Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture Time off - T wo paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period ; p urchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for? Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced. We’ll empower you with technology, coaching, flexibility and trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html . Grow here. Go further. Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process. Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you. Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate. Atamai h angahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people. Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Job Posting End Date #J-18808-Ljbffr