Testing & Quality Assurance (Information & Communication Technology)
Full time
Location: Permanent, Auckland or Wellington
What you'll do
The Information and Communication Technology Group (ICT) provides a wide range of ICT planning, implementation, operation and support services as a shared service to the KiwiRail Group.
As our Quality Assurance (QA) Practice Lead you'll be accountable for the quality assurance processes for ICT products, services and systems. You'll have responsibility for ensuring all ICT systems meet the highest standards of functionality, performance, security and user satisfaction.
A critical focus of the role is to ensure product quality and continuous improvement by developing, implementing and managing the testing processes, leading the QA Team and coordinating with cross-functional teams. You'll be a champion of innovative QA methodologies to improve software quality, speed and scalability across the organisation.
Key accountabilities include:
Defining and establishing quality standards and KPIs for ICT projects
Overseeing the development, maintenance and documentation of test cases, scripts and environments
Fostering an engaged and collaborative culture within the QA Team
Identifying potential quality risks early and recommending mitigation strategies
Continuously assessing and improving to enhance efficiency and quality and ensuring compliance with industry standards and policies
What you'll need
You'll have five plus years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least two years in a management or lead role. Complementing this, you'll bring to the role:
An advanced understanding of QA methodologies, tools and processes
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks
Experience in testing across multiple platforms, including web, mobile and cloud
An understanding of Agile development methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence
A full, clean, valid NZ Driver's Licence
A strong, collaborative leadership and communication style
What you'll get
Competitive salary plus 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
Extensive support and development
Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust
A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe
Our people are everything. That's why KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunity to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, personalities, ethnicities, abilities, and cultures.
If life's a journey, KiwiRail is a great way of keeping your career moving through it. Ours is a fast-paced, inspiring, and truly customer-focused culture - where your career will connect you to real opportunities, while balancing work and whanau life.
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