Test Manager

Posted 01 September 2026
LocationWellington
Job type Fixed Term
Discipline IT, Transformation & Digital
Reference133367

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Test Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. This is a Wellington-based 12-month fixed-term opportunity, offering the chance to lead testing across a complex programme environment and play a key role in ensuring successful delivery, quality outcomes, and business readiness.

Working closely with business, technical, and vendor stakeholders, you'll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all phases of testing across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage testing strategies, plans, and schedules across multiple workstreams

  • Lead System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and end-to-end testing activities

  • Coordinate testing across business, technical, and vendor teams

  • Manage defect tracking, resolution, and reporting

  • Identify testing risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring they are effectively managed

  • Work closely with change, training, and business readiness teams to support successful implementation

  • Promote testing best practice and quality assurance standards throughout the programme

Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated experience leading testing functions for large-scale technology or business transformation programmes

  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, frameworks, and tools

  • Experience managing complex integration and end-to-end testing environments

  • Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills

  • Experience working with enterprise platforms such as ERP, HR, payroll, or finance systems

  • Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making capability

  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences

Desirable Experience

  • Experience working on ERP or Enterprise Resource Management implementations

  • Background working within large and complex organisations

  • Exposure to cloud-based platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, or Workday

  • Relevant testing certification, such as ISTQB

Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline

  • Significant experience delivering testing services within large enterprise environments

What's on Offer

  • 12-month fixed-term contract

  • Wellington-based role

  • Opportunity to work on a major transformation programme

  • Collaborative environment with strong stakeholder engagement

  • Meaningful work supporting organisational improvement and service delivery

If you are interested in this opportunity please click the APPLY NOW button. All applications will be acknowledged electronically.

For further information contact Grant Morris on (021) 245 0473 quoting job number 133367.

Only people with the right to work in New Zealand may apply for this position. For advice on obtaining a New Zealand work or residence visa visit www.immigration.govt.nz