Test Manager

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

Te Au Reka – Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders. We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time‑consuming, paper‑based processes with a new digital case management solution, transforming how people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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• Own and evolve the Te Au Reka Test Strategy, quality objectives, standards, and risk thresholds.
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• Provide programme‑wide leadership and oversight of test planning, execution, reporting, and assurance activities.
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• Ensure testing outcomes are aligned with delivery priorities, operational needs, and business risk.
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• Lead programme‑level quality reporting, providing evidence‑based advice to senior leaders and governance groups.
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• Oversee testing resources, delivery partners, and vendors to ensure consistent quality outcomes.
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• Drive continuous improvement in testing practices, automation, and quality assurance frameworks.
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• Develop, coach, and support a high‑performing testing team.
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• Build strong relationships with judiciary representatives, business stakeholders, digital teams, and delivery partners.
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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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• An online professional development portal
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• Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks
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The salary range for this role is between $128,427 and $176,789, based on skills and experience.

At Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice – we are committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. We welcome and support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.