Senior QA Engineer

We're looking for a sharp, driven, automation expert to lead testing for a critical application.

If you're passionate about quality, thrive in fast-paced environments, and love turning complex challenges into clean, automated solutions — we want you!

Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington

Come and join our high performing team that takes pride in sharing knowledge and delivering project outcomes!

​Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

You will be charged with ensuring the delivery of quality software within engineering teams and driving efficiency and effectiveness at a squad and team level. The responsibilities include challenging and questioning requirements and implementation to prevent bugs and build quality, instead of finding bugs after implementation. You’ll bring expertise and leadership in Agile methodologies to deliver the highest quality outcomes for NZTA Quality Assurance.

You will be part of a high performing agile and cross-functional product team, where the delivery of quality software is the teams primary goal. You will not only deeply care what and why you deliver features but also take intense pride in how.

We are looking for an excellent collaborator who is accurate, confident, and tenacious. If you are keen to expand your already excellent technical and testing knowledge, in return you'll have the opportunity to work in a friendly and vibrant environment alongside other people who share your passion. 

View the Position Description here.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Design and maintain testing outcomes for critical projects and programmes
• Manage resource planning and estimate work effort
• Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders eg, QA team, development team, vendors, projects & programmes
• Communicate test progress, test results and other relevant information
• Keep current with delivery lifecycles and testing methodologies
• Strong emphasis on understanding and implementing continuous improvements to testing within a squad model

Ko wai mātou | About us

At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. NZTA has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years’ time.

Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens NZTA through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services.

Along with our other benefits we also have the NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Rā Katinga | Applications Close:

2 November 2025

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.