Manager Testing Practice at Candidate Experience Site - Department of Internal Affairs

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

173040.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic leadership, Operational leadership, Testing frameworks, Budget management, Risk management, Stakeholder engagement, Team management, Policy development, Problem solving, Project delivery, Quality assurance

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

About Us | Mō mātou At the Department of Internal Affairs, our purpose is simple but powerful: To serve and connect people, communities, and government to build a safe, prosperous and respected nation. Enterprise Digital Services (EDS) sits within Enterprise 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 tūnga We are looking for a Manager Testing Services to be responsible for managing and leading the Department's Testing Services team. This is a key role within Enterprise Digital Services and is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Testing Services function, including engaging and influencing across the department and wider testing industry. In addition; you will: * Manage and be accountable for the delivery of Testing across a diverse range of projects * Manage and lead a large team of Testing Professionals, with a focus on building an engaged and high performing team * Manage a team budget, including managing team utilisation and recoveries * Act as a final point of escalation for test related risks and issues, clearly communicating these to Senior Leaders with clear mitigations * Develop, implement, and manage Testing policy, frameworks, methods and tools What you bring | Nōu te rourou * Experience managing a high-performing Testing function; within a diverse organisation, preferably in the public sector * Strong Leadership skills – with people at its core * A strong understanding of and ability to manage and clearly articulate risks * Experience establishing enterprise-wide frameworks, systems and processes while delivering high quality business outcomes * A pragmatic, solution focussed approach to problem solving In return for your efforts, EDS offers a fast-paced, dynamic and professional work environment where your contribution to the team is valued and there is a strong commitment to professional development. For you | Mōu At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo. 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/ [https://www.dia.govt.nz/] Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz [https://www.dia.govt.nz/About-Internal-Affairs---Careers-with-us---Benefits] The appointing range for this role $139,050 - $173,040. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application. We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you. Applications for this role close 15 May 2026, 5.00pm. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role. If you have any questions, please e-mail: Manager Business Change, Natasha.Barnett@dia.govt.nz [Natasha.Barnett@dia.govt.nz] To review the full job description, please click here [https://www.dia.govt.nz/job-description/ManagerTestingPracticeJD/$file/ManagerTestingPracticeJD.pdf]

Responsibilities

The Manager Testing Practice is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Department's Testing Services team. This role involves managing testing delivery across diverse projects, overseeing team budgets, and developing enterprise-wide testing frameworks and policies.