Test Manager

Public Defence Service - New Zealand

Remote

Test Manager | Te Au Reka Programme

Fixed Term (3 years) Full Time

Wellington CBD

Te Au Reka - Improving access to justice for all New Zealanders

Te Au Reka represents the opportunity of a lifetime, making a profound difference to those who work in and interact with our courts and tribunals. We are seeking to modernise the administration of justice by replacing highly manual, time-consuming, paper-based process with a new digital case management solution, transforming the way people access and experience justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Au Reka is a large, complex and unique programme spanning the courts and tribunals of New Zealand. In delivering Te Au Reka we are seeking to build the Ministry's capability to deliver complex programmes of change. Working on Te Au Reka will give you the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience, while developing new ways of working. We are building a team that is highly collaborative, inquisitive and adaptable. Te Au Reka is a game-changer, and we care deeply about making it a success.

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

As the Implementation Manager, you will lead and coordinate implementation activities that bring together technology, operational readiness, and change delivery to ensure successful outcomes across the Te Au Reka programme.

Working closely with programme leaders, digital specialists, change professionals, business stakeholders and external partners, you will help ensure new digital services are effectively integrated into operational environments while maintaining business continuity and delivery integrity.

You will be responsible for managing complex interdependencies, supporting business readiness, coordinating implementation planning, identifying risks, and helping guide the organisation through the adoption of new technology-enabled ways of working.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading implementation planning and coordinating delivery across multiple workstreams.
Managing dependencies between technology, change, operational and external stakeholders.
Supporting business readiness, go-live planning and transition activities.
Facilitating cross-functional planning sessions and integrated delivery plans.
Identifying implementation risks and developing mitigation strategies.
Providing strategic advice to programme leaders on implementation options, impacts and constraints.
Supporting impact assessments and readiness reviews.
Building strong relationships across business units, delivery teams, vendors and external partners.
Contributing to governance forums and providing insights on implementation risks and delivery status.
Championing high-quality delivery, continuous improvement and collaborative ways of working.

Ō Pūkenga/Skills And Experience

We're looking for an experienced testing leader who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels.

You Will Have

Significant Test Management experience in large, complex environments.
Proven experience developing and governing enterprise or programme-level test strategies.
Strong leadership experience managing and developing testing professionals.
Demonstrated success providing testing and quality assurance advice to senior executives and governance forums.
Experience leading testing within Agile, Continuous Delivery, or DevOps environments.
Strong analytical and evidence-based decision-making skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
The ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Relevant testing qualifications, certifications, or equivalent professional experience.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Mō mātou/ About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

Benefits

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

4.4 weeks holiday leave
flexible work hours where possible
an online professional development portal
access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The salary range for this role is between $128,427and $176,789, based on skills and experience.

Tono Mai/How To Apply

For more information click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers website. You will be able to view the detailed position description and apply for this role by completing the online application form to submit your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on 29 July 2026; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in.

If you have any questions, please contact ***email_hidden*** and include “MOJ XXX” (job number) in your subject line.