Practice Lead Testing

Practice Lead Testing Help shape digital services that support New Zealand learners. Work across varied projects in a supportive Information Services team and grow testing capability while making a meaningful public sector contribution. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. We are looking for a Practice Lead Testing to join NZQA's Information Services team within the Strategic and Corporate division. This is a fixed term role through to 29 January 2027, providing leadership and direction for the testing practice while supporting the delivery of quality digital and information services across NZQA. Mō te tūranga | About the role As Practice Lead Testing, you will lead NZQA's testing practice, lift quality assurance capability, and ensure testing is embedded across projects, products and BAU services. You will provide people leadership, strengthen tools and ways of working, and partner with teams, leaders and suppliers to manage risk and deliver reliable digital services. In this role, you'll: Lead NZQA's testing function and end‑to‑end testing delivery. Set and embed quality assurance strategies, frameworks, tools and processes. Lead, coach and develop testing people and capability. Drive modern testing practices, including automation and continuous integration. Manage quality, risk, defects and reporting across delivery lifecycles. Work with teams, leaders and external partners to support reliable digital services. Support critical release and examination periods, including on‑call responsibilities when required. What you'll bring to the role Experience leading software testing and quality assurance functions, including coaching and developing high‑performing teams. Strong technical testing capability across frameworks, automation, DevOps, cloud platforms and contemporary tools. Clear judgement to balance quality, risk and delivery, and provide practical advice. A collaborative, influential style across technical, business, project and BAU environments. Ngā Painga o NZQA | Why choose NZQA Join NZQA and play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of digital products and services that support education across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our work underpins the credibility of qualifications and assessment, helping learners participate fully in employment, society and their communities. NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a supportive environment for Māori and Pacific staff, including active networks that help guide and strengthen our strategic direction. Discover more about what we offer: NZQA Staff Benefits. How to apply If you have the right mix of testing leadership, quality assurance expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for delivering reliable digital services that support learners and the wider education system, we would like to hear from you. For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click ‘apply now’ to access these links. To apply, please include your CV and cover letter, prior to or latest by 5.00 pm on Friday, 17 July 2026. You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role. NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr