Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Lead transformation as a Senior Test Automation Engineer using SaFe/DevOps to enhance enterprise software solutions.
- Collaborate and innovate within agile squads, driving design, testing, and maintenance of products.
- Mentor and support peers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and effective stakeholder engagement.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
To support us in our ongoing transformation work, we have an opportunity for a savvy, technically sound and passionate Test Automation Engineer at a senior level. This Wellington based position is available on an open term basis and is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on a challenging programme of technical work.
Using your proven experience as a Test Automation Engineer, you'll use SaFe / Devops methodology to test, implement, and support Enterprise software solutions to enhance business products in our enterprise value stream.
As a squad member, you'll collectively deliver your products and have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the design, creation, testing and maintenance of the product as well as providing fail and fix application support. Our squads are agile, impactful and collaborate effectively and efficiently, thanks to our strong focus on team culture, professional development, and continuous improvement.
At a Senior level, you'll have the ability to support and lead engineering discussions and with your overall quality assurance and robust test automation skills, mentor, and coach other squad members. You'll commit to promoting our culture of collaboration with both your squad members, squad leads, architects, practice leads and our key stakeholders during Programme Increment (PI) planning and during the creation of iteration plans, team PI objectives, release and release planning and product backlog. Helping you to achieve this will be your strong communication skills which will see you influence others in the programme and build a strong consensus behind your ideas and commitments.
He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience
If the above roles sound appealing and you feel you have knowledge of a range of technical skills including some of the following:
- Experience in modern Quality Assurance and testing practices.
- Test automation frameworks, tools and execution.
- Understanding of low code development platforms such as Appian or Pega ideal but not essential.
- Source control using git and GitHub.
- Experience in common tool chain elements such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
- Experience in Testing tools such as React Testing Library, Jest, Playwright, Postman.
- Containerisation using Docker.
- Experience working agile delivery environments, preferably using Scaled Agile and DevOps.
- A continuous improvement focused mindset.
The expected appointment range for this role is between $130,000 - $140,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees
- Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
- Eye & ear care reimbursements
- Annual Flu Vaccinations
- Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
- Diverse groups and networks
- If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
- A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave
Te Tākinatanga - Our Story
Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.
Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan
Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.
Tono mai - How to Apply
If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.
To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.
Please note, while applications close Tuesday, 29 July 2025, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.
You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Delivery Specialist – Level Toru/3) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.