Test Lead at NZ Ministry of Justice, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Test Lead

Fixed Term (to Mar 2029)

Wellington CBD

Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. 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 the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand. In delivering Te Au Reka we are seeking to build the Ministry's capability to deliver complex programmes of change. Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working. We are building a team that is highly collaborative, inquisitive and adaptable. Te Au Reka is a gamechanger, and we care deeply about making it a success.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As a Test Lead, you will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the testing strategy for Te Au Reka. You will define and lead the overall testing approach, ensuring testing activities are aligned with programme objectives and delivered to a high standard.

Leading a small team of Test Analysts and Test Engineers, you will provide direction, guidance, and support to ensure testing activities are effectively planned, coordinated, and executed across the programme. Working closely with stakeholders, vendors, and delivery teams, you will drive collaboration, manage testing risks and promote continuous improvement to ensure the successful delivery of quality digital products and services.

In this role, you will:

• Define and implement testing strategies, plans, and approaches that support successful programme delivery
• Lead and develop a team of Test Analysts and Test Engineers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative testing culture
• Establish testing governance, manage risks and issues, and ensure testing activities align with best practices and quality standards
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and delivery teams, providing clear communication on testing progress, outcomes, and risks

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Proven experience leading testing functions within large and complex organisations, with responsibility for testing strategy, planning, and delivery across multiple workstreams
• Strong experience working with stakeholders to develop and deliver acceptance testing, particularly within Agile delivery environments
• Experience leading testing for interoperability initiatives and complex API integrations
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing testing teams while fostering a collaborative and positive team culture
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across a wide range of business and technical groups
• Experience using testing and delivery tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline, or equivalent experience, supported by a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Relevant industry, technical, and/or professional certifications

Desirable:

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert certification
• An understanding of the constitutional principles and legal processes that underpin New Zealand's justice system
• Knowledge of All-of-Government ICT principles, practices, and service offerings, and an understanding of the machinery of government

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

• 4.4 weeks holiday leave 
• flexible work hours where possible
• an online professional development portal
• access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The salary range for this role is between $105,226 and $144,034, based on skills and experience.

Tono mai/How to Apply

For more information click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers website. You will be able to view the detailed position description, and apply for this role by completing the online application form to submit your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday 18 October, however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in.