Test Manager

6-month contract- Wellington based

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

They are one of the leading government organisations, currently working on large scale database migration.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

They are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead end‑to‑end testing for a complex database migration programme. This role requires a hands-on leader who can establish a governed QA approach, manage stakeholders across multiple teams, and ensure testing outcomes support confident decisions.

You will be responsible for translating test strategy into executable plans, coordinating testing activities across squads, vendors, and business users, and ensuring risks are clearly understood and managed throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

Essential Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Test Manager or Senior Test Analyst on complex application or database migration projects
  • Strong understanding of risk‑based testing, exploratory testing, and test automation approaches
  • Confident working with relational databases (PostgreSQL experience preferred)
  • Experience coordinating testing activities across multiple teams and stakeholders
Desirable Experience
  • Exposure to testing spatial data or spatially enabled systems
  • Experience working in multi‑squad Agile environments (SAFe experience highly regarded)
  • Familiarity with modern test management and automation tools (e.g. K6 or similar)

Location – Must be based in Wellington

Duration: 6-month contract

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to anuvarsha.arulbabu@hays.net.nz.

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
Wellington
Specialism
Technology
Ref:
2995687

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Anu Varsha Arul Babu, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Wellington
Level 9, 318 Lambton Quay

Telephone: 098841528

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