Department of Corrections NZ Looking for Test Manager at Te Mārua, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

• Gain experience in a unique core business while acquiring a broad range of transferable skills
• A stable work environment with a tight-knit team
• Contributing to an organisation that looks to make positive change in the lives of people with challenges

Ngā kawenga | About the role

Permanent full-time position in the Wellington-based National Office. Infrastructure and Digital Assets (IDA) provide a range of services to support the delivery of Corrections’ core business and ensure we can maintain consistent service delivery regardless of external events and crises. The group comprises four key areas: Asset Management, Procurement, Public Private Partnerships and Digital.

We have an exciting and transformational plan, designed to modernise our infrastructure and technology platform, delivering life changing digital technology for the people we manage and our staff.

In This Role You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Oversee the testing process and associated activities for a range of projects or BAU work streams
• Manage to successful completion multiple test preparation and execution tasks
• Manage test resources, which may include testers from the test team, stakeholders from the business and vendor testers, to complete work on time and to a high standard
• Manage relationships between the test team and internal and external groups to ensure successful interactions occur that contribute to good outcomes for all parties and their differing needs
• Add value to our organisation by ensuing quality IT deliveries occur.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

In addition to being a fantastic team player, you’ll also bring:

• Robust understanding of and experience with managing all facets of the testing process
• Experience with and a thorough understanding of different development methodologies
• 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
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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 (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

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.

It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. 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 [email protected].