Test Analyst

Test Analyst / Kaitātari Whakamātau
- Full-time

**Company Description**:
We believe that if we want to be a world class Kiwi Company, we shouldn’t just employ people, divide them into functional departments and tell them what to do. Instead, we defined a purpose - to solve what matters for our customers and their moving world - and go about achieving this by setting clear goals and expectations and embracing diversity of thought.

At Z, Customer Experience is at the heart of everything we do - our strategy, capability development and investment decisions. We're creating and continually developing products and digital channels our customers will love and that make their lives easier.

We are excited to welcome a Test Analyst / Kaitātari Whakamātau to the Z whanau. As a Test Analyst / Kaitātari Whakamātau you will represent testing within a cross functional squad and provide functional and technical testing capabilities. Working across the Z business your days will see you develop test scripts, complete testing, and analysing & reporting the results.

If you are ready for the next step in your testing career and want to work in a diverse, agile, fun and collaborative team culture we would love to hear from you

**You will have the opportunity to**
- Provide functional & technical testing capabilities drawing on your knowledge and expertise
- Design & develop test scripts, carry out the testing, analyse results and report on these
- Work with and engage other squads across Z to lean on skillsets and knowledge base
- Work as part of a cross functional digital team transitioning to new and advanced technology
- Evaluate and explore new technologies and tools
- Report on issues that could affect the quality of the testing or that impact deadlines
- Supervise and mentor end users during user acceptance testing and/or UAT preparation

**Qualifications**:
**What you’ll bring to Z**
- 3-4 years testing experience either on projects or BAU activities
- An understanding of Integration technologies example Azure Integration, MuleSoft etc.
- The ability to develop and write test scenarios
- Experience with developing methods for test approaches and data preparation
- Knowledge of a variety of test management tools and an understanding of test automation
- Experience with using Agile & Hybrid methodologies
- Strong communication skills, to work with a range of stakeholders - external and across Z
- An analytical and technical approach to your work, to give you the ability to analyse and break down business requirements and technical documentation

And of course, you’ll be passionate about what matters to Z, embracing and living our values to help us deliver on our aspirations and broader commitment to Aotearoa New Zealand.

**Additional Information**:
**What we can offer you**
- A competitive remuneration package including short-term incentive (bonus) plan, medical insurance for you and your family, enhanced employer contribution for KiwiSaver
- Generous leave provisions including enhanced sick leave, parental leave benefits and the option to buy additional leave
- The balance of hybrid working, enjoy some of your week at home and some in our welcoming office space
- The opportunity to contribute and be part of a supportive team that is here to make a difference
- A chance to build your own capability through learning from some the industry’s most knowledgeable people who have a desire to share their insights along with access to upskilling opportunities and career development across the organisation
- Two days a year to do Good in your Hood, though our volunteering scheme, a chance for you to help others in your community in a meaningful way to you

The base salary range for this role is $84,000 to $90,000 per annum, plus 10% bonus based on company performance, a 5% KiwiSaver employer contribution and health insurance through Southern Cross.

**Why Z?**

Z is a dynamic and innovative Kiwi company that provides energy solutions for today while working on playing our part in Aotearoa’s shift towards a low-carbon future - a transition that we’re passionate about.

Being proudly Kiwi, we’re up for challenging the status quo, stand-up for what we believe is right and most importantly, we back our team to bring their true selves to work every day. Our flexible working approach and Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick accreditations - backed by our strong company values, Stand Up Tū Kaha, Speak Out Tū Maia, Side by Side Tū Kotahi - have created an open and inclusive workplace that promotes personal development, and is underpinned by a desire for our people and our communities to succeed.

We’re distinctive in our approach and if you’re up for a challenge, we’d love you to be part of it. If this sounds like a place you believe you can add value and grow your own capability, then make sure you read **Our Why**, it’s our founding document and provides further insights in what it means to part of the Z whan