• Gain valuable experience in a distinctive core business while acquiring a diverse set of transferable skills
• Lead critical testing processes to ensure reliable IT solutions
• Join a supportive team that values your expertise

Ngā kawenga | About the role
Step into a 12-month fixed term full-time position as a Test Manager at our Wellington-based National Office. In this role, you'll oversee the testing process for your assigned projects, ensuring that all changes are well planned, efficiently executed, and thoroughly tested. You'll be responsible for coordinating test preparation and execution across various projects, ensuring that production-ready code meets the required standards. You'll manage resources effectively, including your team, business stakeholders, and vendors, while building strong relationships with both internal and external groups. Your leadership will be key to achieving successful outcomes that meet the diverse needs of our organisation, ensuring quality IT deliveries and enhancing the overall value of our team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

To be successful with you application you will have:

• Robust understanding of and experience with managing all facets of the testing process
• Experience working in public sector is ideal, along with and a thorough understanding of different development methodologies
• Experience in dealing with challenging projects that require critical outcomes under time pressure
• Strong skills managing resource and engaging with a wide range of people
• The ability to identify risk and to implement the best solution to address risks

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $117,596 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $99,957 - $141,116 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga (wellness and wellbeing) and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu (country).
As a values-led organisation, we use our values of whānau (relationships), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), rangatira (leadership), and manaaki (respect) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, please do not contact the Hiring Manager directly, instead reach out to Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz.