Software Tester at New Zealand Customs Service, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Pivotal role within a significant nationally important project    
• Fixed term position until June 2026
• Based in our Wellington Customhouse
• Flexible working arrangements available
  
  

We are currently seeking a Software Tester to support a project within our Trade System. This is a nationally significant system enabling the smooth, secure, and controlled flow of goods across New Zealand's borders. This is a critical project expected to last until the end of June 2026.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Reporting directly to the Product Manager Trade, you will be part of a collaborative team of Architects, Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Subject Matter Experts (and others) working on this important software change project within our existing Trade Systems.

As the projects Software Tester, you will be responsible for analysing prescribed requirements, producing a test plan, reviewing your plan with project stakeholders, and conducting predominantly manual test cases.

Ensuring best practice methodologies are used, you will provide assurance the project is delivering value and is fit for purpose for the end users.

About you | Ko wai koe

We ideally need someone who has…   

• A proven ability to identify appropriate test needs based on application designs, architectures, requirements specifications, stories and other supporting documentation
• Hands-on experience with all stages of the product life cycle of large scale, high availability systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to understand complex challenges/concepts and articulate these in a simplified, easy to understand manner
• Demonstrated understanding of Testing best practices and approach differences when releasing to different environments within the SDLC and via a CI/CD pipeline
• Good understanding of relevant software development topics, including development languages, databases, methodologies, DevOps, build pipelines, and automation
• Experience in performing various types of UAT, including alpha, beta, regulation, and operational acceptance testing
• A strong understanding of UAT testing processes, customer requirements, and real-world application scenarios to ensure product readiness and user satisfaction
• Proven ability to work well in a highly collaborative manner
• Able to adapt to and learn innovative technologies and methodologies as required
• Strong problem-solving skills

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working in a technical role within product driven software testing teams in a complex and fast paced environment
• Knowledge and experience with Automation Testing key technologies such as Selenium, RestAssured API, Postman, JMeter or similar

Working at Customs | Mahi ki te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa

We aim to create a great place to work, where our people have a sense of belonging and the capability and desire to meet our future challenges.  We are an organisation that is clear about our mission, and this is underpinned by Te Pou Tokomanawa (the Foundations) and our Whanonga Pono (Values). Our work really matters to the safety and success of New Zealand.

We care about well-being, personal growth, and job satisfaction, which is supported through: 

• Fostering inclusive and supportive team environment with vibrant social and cultural groups
• Supporting flexible working - talk to us about how we can help you achieve your flexible working goals, within our operational requirements
• Providing discounted health insurance, and free on-site gyms (in some locations)
• Three days of service holidays, in addition to four weeks of annual leave

Requirements to apply | Ngā paearu hei tono

To work for the New Zealand Customs Service, you must meet all the following requirements:

• Be a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident.
• Have resided continuously in New Zealand for the last 5 years*.
• Successful applicants are also required to pass a drug test and have a clear Police record. 

*If you are a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years but have been absent from New Zealand for periods of 6-9 months within the past five years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: either Australia, Canada, UK or the USA then you will be required to provide overseas Police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.

How to apply | Me pehea te whakauru

We cannot accept emailed applications so please apply online via Apply Now below.  Here you can upload your CV and tell us about your previous experience and why you are interested in this role. A cover letter is not required.

Applications close 11pm Sunday 27 April at 11pm. 

If you have any questions please contact recruitment@customs.govt.nz

Please note Customs will be managing this recruitment independently in-house and will not be engaging with recruitment agencies at this stage. 

New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and 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. We also offer flexible working arrangements.