Testing Team Lead

6 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Department of Conservation Full time

**Key selling points**:

- $92,450.00 - $116,985.00 pro-rata
- Fixed term/secondment: until 28 Feb 26, Wellington location - will consider other locations with a DOC office

**Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Turoa**

**The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.**

**He angitutanga | About the role**

Are you an experienced leader ready to contribute directly to the success of a high-impact project? Join us at the Department of Conservation (DOC) and lead a dedicated team in testing our Workday implementation. Help shape the future of our people management and make a difference in improving how we work as an organisation to preserve Aoteatoa's natural heritage.

The position will be focussed on:

- Leading your team through all phases of testing, from planning, through execution and managing defects.
- Developing and maintaining DOC's test assets, automated testing libraries, and ensure ITIL standards are met
- Providing high-quality technical advice, and working closely with project managers for testing estimates and guidance
- Fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment where learning and development are front and centre

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience**

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

- Proven experience in leading and managing high-performing teams, ideally both in-person and distributed
- Deep understanding of testing methodologies, including functional, non-functional, system integration, and automated testing
- Solid experience with SDLC best practices and proficiency in tools for manual and automated testing
- Relevant certifications (ISTQB, ISEB, or equivalent) and knowledge of project methodologies (PRINCE2, DevOps, SCRUM)
- Exceptional analytical, documentation and problem-solving skills to assess issues and risks critically
- Skilled at fostering an inclusive, collaborative team culture and dedication for developing others.

**Mo te tima | About the team**

The HRIS Project Architecture and Integration Team sit within the Organisational Support Group. Our purpose is to ensure DOC is resourced, capable, financially secure, technologically enabled, and safe. We are responsible for ensuring we have the necessary frameworks, resources and support to enable us to achieve our objectives.

**Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What's in it for you?**

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.

You can learn more about what we offer here.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

The salary range for this position is **$92,450.00 - $116,985.00 pro-rata** with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment._

Please note we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

**Ra katinga | Applications close** at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 12 March 2025

**Taupanga | Job reference**:DOC/1843174


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