Manager Testing Practice

6 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Type**: Permanent Hours: Full Time Location: Wellington Business Group: Technology Services and Solutions Branch: Organisational Capability and Services Salary: $114,312 - $153,245
Technology Services and Solutions (TSS) sits within Organisational Services and Capability, a branch dedicated to supporting the rest of the Department to succeed by providing corporate services that help business groups and people within DIA to make the best contribution to New Zealand.
We are looking for a Manager Testing Services to be responsible for managing and leading the Department's Testing Services team. This is a key role within Technology Services and Solutions and is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Testing Services function, including engaging and influencing across the department and wider testing industry. In addition; you will:

- Manage and be accountable for the delivery of Testing across a diverse range of projects
- Manage and lead a large team of Testing Professionals, with a focus on building an engaged and high performing team
- Manage a team budget, including managing team utilisation and recoveries
- Act as a final point of escalation for test related risks and issues, clearly communicating these to Senior Leaders with clear mitigations
- Develop, implement, and manage Testing policy, frameworks, methods and tools

**To succeed in this role you must have**:

- Experience managing a high-performing Testing function; within a diverse organisation, preferably in the public sector
- Strong Leadership skills - with people at its core
- A strong understanding of and ability to manage and clearly articulate risks
- Experience establishing enterprise wide frameworks, systems and processes while delivering high quality business outcomes
- A pragmatic, solution focussed approach to problem solving

In return for your efforts, TSS offers a fast-paced, dynamic and professional work environment where your contribution to the team is valued and there is a strong commitment to professional development.
Come and discover genuine job satisfaction by helping us deliver even better services to New Zealand.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.


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