Test Analyst

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Our Product Engineering division, an arm of Digital Services is seeking a Test Analyst experienced to join our innovative department on a permanent basis. You may be earlier in your career (1-2 years’) and looking for that next step-up to challenge and grow your testing skills across a range of complex IT systems. This is a unique opportunity to do just that within a supportive working environment!

Reporting to the Digital Test Manager, this role provides support for testing solutions that meet the specialised needs of our organisation, while assisting the consistent delivery of high-quality digital outcomes and solutions.

Some key responsibilities for this role include: 

• Quality Assurance tasks on Solutions that are developed, configured, or maintained
• Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders’ enterprise wide
• Validate end to end Business process from end user perspective
• Provide support for maintenance of solutions

For more information on the role, please view the Position Description. This position is full-time (37.5 hours/ week), permanent opportunity. Salary $72,000 - $84,000 per anuam based on exp

This position will be based at our modern offices at the Newmarket Campus, as well as across the City campus as required. Flexible working is also widely utilised and is dependent on the requirements of your role at the given time.  

Please be advised that you will need to have full NZ working rights to be considered for this position.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate skills in Testing both Functional and Non-Functional with enterprise-class systems. Confidence to operate in a large and complex organisation will be essential to your success in this role, as the university is one of NZ’s largest tech hubs. 

You’ll be joining an established agile team of engineers, so you’ll need to have an innovative and investigative mindset. This will enable you to be flexible and adaptive in changing environments and to meet altered requirements.

In addition, we are also looking for a candidate who is self-motivated, driven and committed to continuous learning.  

You’ll also need:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
• At least a year’s experience in Software Testing
• The ability to pick-up new domain areas, platforms, tools and processes quicky
• Test Strategy, Test Planning, Test Case design experience
• Some understanding of Test Automation

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The primary objective of Connect is to provide technology-related services that support the University's core functions of Administration, Teaching, Learning and Research, together with supporting faculty staff and enhancing the student experience.

As part of Digital Services, the QA Testing team sits within Product Engineering Department, based in our Newmarket Campus.  We are committed to the consistent delivery of high-quality digital outcomes that enable learning, teaching and research in an Agile based IT environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

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Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.  

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 8th July 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Sam Lakhdhir via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz