Test Automation Engineer at Watercare Services Limited

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manual Testing, Automated Testing, Playwright, TypeScript, UI Testing, API Testing, Integration Testing, Data Layer Testing, Defect Tracking, Acceptance Criteria Definition, Test Strategy, Regression Testing, Agile Squads, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, ISTQB Agile Tester

Industry

Utilities

Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day! He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer (contract until 26 September) to support the testing requirements of the DoneSafe project within Watercare Digital. Reporting to the Test Manager, this role is responsible for executing both manual and automated testing activities, ensuring quality outcomes that align with Watercare’s established testing practices. You will work closely with delivery teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure the DoneSafe solution is thoroughly and efficiently tested. While the role requires strong technical testing capability, it is not responsible for mentoring others or evolving wider organisational testing practices. Instead, your focus will be on effectively delivering the testing needs of the project. Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and execute manual and automated test cases to support the DoneSafe project. Ensure adherence to Watercare’s testing standards, processes, and ways of working. Develop tests across UI, API, integration, or data layers as required by the project. Raise, track, and retest defects to ensure timely resolution and quality outcomes. Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and technical teams to clarify requirements and define acceptance criteria. Contribute to the project’s test strategy and test coverage planning. Participate in end‑to‑end, system integration, and regression testing cycles. Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues clearly and proactively. (Highly desirable) Bring knowledge or experience working with DoneSafe or other Health, Safety & Wellness systems. Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you To be successful in this role, you will bring: Tertiary qualification in information technology or a related field. ISTQB Agile Tester certification (or equivalent). Strong experience in both manual testing and test automation, including hands‑on use of Playwright with TypeScript. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to break complex work into clear, testable tasks. A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering quality and working well within agile squads. Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Life and income protection insurance plans • Generous parental leave • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for executing both manual and automated testing activities for the DoneSafe project, planning, designing, and executing test cases across UI, API, integration, or data layers. Key duties include raising and retesting defects, collaborating with stakeholders to clarify requirements, and contributing to test coverage planning.