Senior Test Engineer - Wellington

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Wellington, NZL
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Automation
The Role
Lead and execute functional, integration and UAT testing for complex enterprise systems. Create and manage test cases, evidence, defects and documentation. Collaborate with business stakeholders, recommend tools, learn new technologies, and apply quality engineering practices in a consulting context. Wellington-based; NZ work eligibility required.
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Planit – An NRI Company 

Where Quality Is Seen, Not Heard 

At Planit, quality isn’t a checkbox - it’s a craft. As part of NRI, we combine global scale with deep local expertise to deliver quality engineering and testing services you can see, trust, and measure. Our mission is simple: make every system perform flawlessly and every digital experience inspire confidence. 

With 1,500+ Quality Engineering specialists and delivery models that adapt to every client’s needs, Planit offers the perfect blend of reach, reliability, and innovation.

Step into a career, not just a role – Planit offers clear progression, diverse projects, and a culture that backs you to experiment, learn and raise the bar on quality.

As a Senior Quality Engineer, we expect you to possess a high level of knowledge and exposure across various software development lifecycle models and have the ability to accelerate quality with the application of appropriate tools and approaches. 

This is a Wellington based role and Wellington market experience preferred 

 

Key responsibilities

  • Perform functional testing across complex enterprise systems
  • Experience with Salesforce, Banking: lending or term deposits and Payroll/HRIS systems is highly desirable.
  • Execute Integration Testing and UAT activities
  • Work closely with business stakeholders during testing phases
  • Create and manage test cases, test evidence and defect tracking
  • Produce and maintain test documentation where required
  • Be a good communicator, able to collaborate with client teams, people to define test cases and acceptance criteria
  • Learn new tools as needed and are able to provide recommendations when required
  • Understand how your actions in testing and quality impact upon clients and their customers
  • Enjoy change and new challenges. This is a Consulting role 
  • Be passionate about quality practices within IT delivery 

Nice to have

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) 

  • Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. Jira, ADO)

  • Motivated to explore and maximise use of AI in testing

  • Local experience and wide variety of domain knowledge preferred

What we offer

  • Training and certification support 

  • An established training and career path

  • Supportive, collaborative team environment in a NZ‑based organisation

 

Planit is building the next generation of AI‑empowered test professionals. Every team member receives structured training and certification in AI‑applied testing techniques, ensuring you develop practical, future‑ready skills while helping shape how AI transforms quality engineering. 

Planit's test professionals have constant access to our AI Test Companion tool, Amplify to support your development and delivery.

 

Please note that this role is Wellington based and you must have eligibility to work in NZ.

Skills Required

  • Eligibility to work in New Zealand
  • Based in Wellington (onsite)
  • Senior-level knowledge and exposure across various SDLC models
  • Perform functional testing across complex enterprise systems
  • Execute integration testing and UAT activities
  • Work closely with business stakeholders during testing phases
  • Create and manage test cases, test evidence and defect tracking
  • Produce and maintain test documentation
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Consulting mindset and ability to adapt to change
  • Passion for quality practices within IT delivery
  • Experience with Salesforce
  • Experience in Banking (lending or term deposits)
  • Experience with Payroll/HRIS systems
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Familiarity with test management tools (Jira, ADO)
  • Motivated to explore and maximise use of AI in testing
  • Local Wellington market experience and domain knowledge
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The Company
HQ: Sydney, NSW
1,941 Employees

What We Do

At Planit, we provide businesses with the vision, precision and independence they need to improve the quality of their software and the way they deliver it. As a global leader in quality engineering and assurance solutions, our 2,000+ consultants are at the forefront of the industry. Every day, they test themselves on a variety of challenging projects across our top-tier client base. We are hungry to learn and drive our industry forward. This permeates the fabric of our culture, with core values centred around continuous growth and excellence, as we look to inspire minds and raise the bar. We embrace and encourage diversity. We strive to create an environment that’s productive, welcoming, fair, rewarding, and fun for everyone. We act with integrity and harness sustainability as a catalyst for positive change. Ready to test yourself and grow your career? Visit our Careers tab or www.planit.com/careers

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