Senior Test Analyst

• Work anywhere in New Zealand
• Permanent, Full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Senior Test Analyst plays a critical role in delivering advanced quality assurance and testing expertise within digital projects. Collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and project teams, this role ensures the implementation of comprehensive testing strategies that uphold high-quality standards. The Senior Test Analyst proactively identifies and resolves issues to support the delivery of robust, reliable digital solutions. Additionally, by mentoring junior testers and promoting best testing practices, this role contributes to building a strong quality culture that aligns with organisational goals and drives successful project outcomes.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Senior Test Analyst sits within the Quality Assurance team, part of the Digital Delivery function under the wider Digital Services Group. Reporting into the QA Manager, this team is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality standards across digital projects through comprehensive testing strategies and best practices. The team works closely with development, product, and project teams to deliver reliable and robust digital solutions that meet organisational objectives. The broader Digital Delivery function focuses on enabling successful digital transformation by driving excellence in project delivery, quality assurance, and user experience across Health New Zealand's health system.

About you

You are a highly experienced testing professional with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering quality-assured digital solutions. You bring a strategic mindset, excellent leadership skills, and a collaborative approach to driving testing excellence within complex projects. As a mentor and leader, you inspire your team to adopt best testing practices and foster continuous improvement. You will also have the following skills and experience to support your success in the role:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on automation testing.
• Proven track record in leading test teams and managing testing projects.
• Experience in various testing methodologies and software development life cycles (SDLCs).
• Proficiency with test management and automation tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, and JMeter.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Friday 24th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Chloe-Mary at

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.