Testing Lead

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Test Lead to establish and lead testing activities from initiation through to successful completion. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, hands‑on testing capability, and the ability to build testing frameworks and governance from the ground up. You will play a critical role in ensuring quality delivery across POS device rollouts, integrations, and end-to-end workflows. Key Responsibilities Define and implement the test strategy, test plans, and governance framework from scratch. Lead end‑to‑end testing, including hardware, software, and integration layers. Manage all test phases: SIT, UAT, regression, performance, and device certification. Coordinate with vendors, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure test coverage and alignment. Establish traceability between business requirements and test scenarios. Drive defect management lifecycle and reporting, ensuring timely resolution. Provide clear test reporting, quality metrics, and go‑live readiness assessments. Manage stakeholder communications, risks, dependencies, and testing timelines. Support production deployments and post‑implementation validation. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience as a Test Lead or QA Lead delivering testing from concept to completion. Good to have experience with POS devices and/or POS system implementations but not mandatory. Solid knowledge of test management tools and defect tracking systems. Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills — able to engage technical teams and business leaders effectively. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk management skills. Only people with the right to live and work in New Zealand may apply for this role. For this position, you must be available to relocate to Queenstown Don't forget to visit our website for more vacancies and job opportunities: www.rwa.co.nz Job Reference number:SD-4066193 #J-18808-Ljbffr