Automation Test Lead

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

As our Automation Test Lead, you’ll play a key role in transforming the way we deliver digital services—championing quality at every stage of the development lifecycle. Working in a modern Agile/SAFe delivery model, you'll lead the design and execution of test automation across web, API, integration, and performance layers.

You’ll be a thought leader for quality engineering, driving best practice, embedding testing into CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring testers across Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

He kōrero mōu: About you

You're a hands-on test automation expert with a passion for delivering high-quality, reliable digital products. With strong experience in large enterprise or public sector environments, you bring technical depth, coaching skills, and a shift-left mindset.

You're confident working with modern test tools (Playwright, Cypress, Postman, LoadRunner/JMeter) and you thrive in cross-functional, collaborative environments. You understand the importance of accessibility, usability, and performance in public-facing systems, and you know how to bake quality in from the start.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a koe: What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience in Agile/SAFe testing environments.
• 3+ years hands-on in test automation using Playwright, Cypress or similar.
• Proven experience with API and integration testing tools like Postman, SOAPUI, or RestSharp.
• Strong performance testing skills using LoadRunner or JMeter.
• Solid CI/CD pipeline experience – ideally Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Salesforce, SAP, Workday, Snowflake).
• Programming/scripting experience in .NET (C#), JavaScript or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of DevOps and shift-left quality practices.

Bonus if you also have:

• Experience in database/ETL testing (SQL).
• Exposure to geospatial systems.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing (WCAG, Axe, WAVE).
• Experience in compatibility testing with BrowserStack.
• Knowledge of security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP.

Why join us?

At Auckland Council, you’ll be part of something bigger. You'll contribute to projects that make a real impact—improving infrastructure, sustainability, public services, and digital access across the region. We offer flexible working, professional development, and a chance to shape the city we love.

Ready to lead the charge in quality engineering?
Apply now and help us build smarter, more resilient services for Auckland’s future.

Applications close 10th of August