Test Manager

Test Manager | Te Au Reka Programme – Fixed Term (3 years) Full Time, Wellington CBD

Te AuReka is a large, complex programme that will modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time‑consuming, paper‑based processes with a new digital case management solution. The role of Test Manager (Implementation Manager) is to lead and coordinate implementation activities across technology, operational readiness and change delivery to ensure successful outcomes and high‑quality delivery of new digital services.

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• Lead implementation planning and coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams.
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• Manage dependencies between technology, change, operational and external stakeholders.
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• Support business readiness, go‑live planning and transition activities.
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• Facilitate cross‑functional planning sessions and integrated delivery plans.
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• Identify implementation risks and develop mitigation strategies.
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• Provide strategic advice to programme leaders on implementation options, impacts and constraints.
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• Support impact assessments and readiness reviews.
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• Build strong relationships across business units, delivery teams, vendors and external partners.
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• Contribute to governance forums and provide insights on implementation risks and delivery status.
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• Champion high‑quality delivery, continuous improvement and collaborative ways of working.
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• Significant test management experience in large, complex environments.
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• Proven experience developing and governing enterprise or programme‑level test strategies.
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• Strong leadership experience managing and developing testing professionals.
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• Demonstrated success providing testing and quality assurance advice to senior executives and governance forums.
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• Experience leading testing within Agile, Continuous Delivery or DevOps environments.
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• Strong analytical and evidence‑based decision‑making skills.
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• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
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• Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
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• Relevant testing qualifications, certifications or equivalent professional experience.
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• 4.4 weeks holiday leave
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• Flexible work hours where possible
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• Online professional development portal
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• Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
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Salary range: $128,427 to $176,789, based on skills and experience.

Applications close on 29July2026; however, CVs will be reviewed as they come in. For more information, please contact [email protected] and include MOJ XXX (job number) in your subject line.

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