Senior Test Analyst | Kaitātari Whakamātautau Matua (9 Months Fixed Term)

Te tĪma | The team:

Parliamentary Service provides essential support to Members of Parliament, ensuring they can serve the people of Aotearoa effectively. Our IST team plays a crucial role in delivering secure and efficient information systems, technology, and communication services.

As part of the Business Solutions & Planning team, you’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to maintain and improve our core business systems. Our values—Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga, and Empowerment—guide everything we do.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

As a Senior Test Analyst, you’ll be responsible for planning, executing, and maintaining quality assurance processes across multiple applications. You'll ensure that testing deliverables meet quality standards and are reusable and auditable. With a strong focus on automation, defect management, and UAT coordination, you’ll drive improvements and best practices in testing methodologies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining test strategies, plans, and execution frameworks
• Leading test execution activities for core business system changes
• Managing UAT phases and working with SMEs to develop business test scenarios
• Creating, reviewing, and maintaining test scripts, ensuring coverage and quality
• Driving test automation initiatives and ensuring efficient defect tracking
• Collaborating with IST team members, project managers, and business customers
• Identifying and mitigating risks that may impact deliverables
• Coaching and mentoring junior test team members

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role:

We are looking for an experienced Test Analyst with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality assurance. The ideal candidate will also offer:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, including manual and automation testing
• Strong experience in functional, non-functional, and system interface testing
• Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries for data reconciliation
• Experience managing business SME UAT testing phases
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., SmartBear)
• Knowledge of SharePoint applications is desirable
• ISTQB Advanced Certification or similar qualification preferred

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, access to an on-site gym and pool, learning and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Our ever-changing environment allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events. We offer a thorough induction, on-going development, and excellent working conditions. 

The appointing salary range for this role is $93,167 to $102,863 per annum. Appointments will be based on skills and experience (please note, the full salary range extends beyond this to allow for tenure progression).

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

Applications close midnight Wednesday 19 March. Apply online today or contact Fredwyn.kisona@parliament.govt.nz for a confidential kōrero.

Please note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers, this date may change). You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the unique experience and perspectives you bring. The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk are committed to diversity, inclusion, and good employer principles.

Join us and play a key role in supporting the best Parliament in the world.