Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist 

New Plymouth, Tauranga & Wellington with flexible working options available 

This just might be the opportunity you are looking for. The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist is our expert when it comes to the implementation of good practice test environments and uplifting capabilities. Part of your success sprouts from your pro-active nature, strategic vision, delivery focus and the utilisation of automation/manual testing without comprising quality. 

What we offer you 

• Positive and supportive team culture and the opportunity to thrive in a genuinely caring and fun environment 
• Loads of flexibility – we embrace hybrid working, so if you’d like to work a few days a week from home (or the beach) – that’s fine by us 
• All the usual stuff, but way better – 4% KiwiSaver, ability to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, free fruit in the office, amazing Parental Leave entitlements, free life and medical insurance – Wow!!! 
• As much growth and development as you can take! We are one of the top workplaces to grow your career (2023 LinkedIn Top Companies List for Aotearoa). 

About the role 

As a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, you'll be at the heart of enhancing our test environment and managing test data. You'll dive into functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing to make sure everything meets the highest quality standards. 

Interpreting complex information will be key to your success and you’ll enjoy supporting the business in making impactful decisions. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating resilience and agility. You'll take ownership and focus on delivering successful outcomes. 

To be a success in this role, you will need: 

• Highly developed skills and experience across testing environments and test data management 
• Ability to engage and quickly establish and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders 
• Ability to thrive in uncertain, complex and ambiguous situations, agility and adaptability is key 
• Experience implementing a comprehensive test strategy that aligns with business goals 

It would ideal if you have: 

• Proven ability to interpret complex information 
• Creativity and ability to solve problems in unconventional ways 

About us 

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future. 

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders. 

Applications close: Wednesday 30 October 2024  

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz