Principal QA Engineer

2 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Join Waka Kotahi in this Principle QA Engineer focused role
- Contribute to the delivery of high-quality services across Waka Kotahi
- Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, or Christchurch based

Are you passionate about quality and excellence? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving? We're looking for a **Principal QA Engineer** to lead our quality assurance team and ensure our products meet the highest standards.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi** | The opportunity
**As a Principal QA Engineer at Waka Kotahi, you will have the opportunity to:

- **Lead and Inspire**: Guide a team of technical professionals, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- **Drive Quality**: Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
- **Innovate**: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team.
- **Collaborate**: Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- **Champion Agile**: Promote and coach Agile methodologies within the team, ensuring continuous improvement of Agile practices.
- **Impact**:Make a significant impact on our products and processes, contributing to the success of Waka Kotahi's digital initiatives.

This role offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us and be a part of our journey to excellence

**Ko **koe **tēnei **| About you**

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Leadership and Team Development
- Technical Excellence
- Agile Methodologies
- Collaboration and Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Impact

By achieving these goals, the Principal QA Engineer will contribute significantly to the success of Waka Kotahi's digital initiatives and ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services.

**What You'll Do**:

- Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers.
- Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to make a significant impact on our products and processes.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience in QA leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and tools.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- A passion for quality and continuous improvement.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

**"Quality First, Excellence Always"**

**Ko wai mātou** | About us**

At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.

Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services.

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Please find a copy of the Position Description: HERE

**Rā Katinga | Applications close**:19 November 2024

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.



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