Team Leader Testing

About Us

| M&#333 m&#257tou At the Department of Internal Affairs, we record every life and every death, every marriage and every name change. Our work really does impact the life of every New Zealander. We're passionate about this country and the people that call it home. The Testing practice sits within Enterprise Digital Services, a branch dedicated to supporting the rest of the Department to succeed by providing corporate services that help business groups and people within DIA to make the best contribution to New Zealand The role | Te t&#363nga This is a 6 month fixed term role taking you into 2027.

It's a fantastic opportunity to support a team while contributing to improve our Testing practice. You will support the planning of workforce needs, recruit and grow talent, and build an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports learning, innovation and wellbeing.Help shape our testing capability and strategy, align resources with business demand, and oversee delivery, governance and quality standards.

You will champion the latest tools and methods, and partner with clients, vendors and senior stakeholders to provide expert advice and drive continuous improvement.What you bring | N&#333u te rourou Experience leading testing teams and engagements in a large organisation, preferably in the public sector, and coaching and developing staff.

Experience managing testing for technical and business transformation projects, including a successful major service implementation.Knowledge and practical experience of software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles.Knowledge of emerging technologies and their relevance to the Department.Sound knowledge of risk management.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.Ability to resolve complex problems and exercise sound judgement in making or recommending decisions.For you | M&#333u. At Internal Affairs, we're proud of the culture we're building-collaborative, forward-thinking, and open to new ideas.

You'll be supported to do your best work, grow your impact, and challenge the status quo where it matters.To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/Benefits

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• Benefits - dia.govt.nz. The appointing range for this role $117,734 - $130,815 plus Kiwi. Saver contributions and other benefits see link above.To access a full job description please click here. How to apply'| Me p&#275hea te tuku tono. We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.Applications for this role close Friday 6th November @ 5pm. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.Please contact Jo Attewell at jo.attewell@dia.govt.nz for any enquiries.