• Drive testing strategy and automation across complex digital platforms
• Join a purpose-driven organisation shaping a sustainable future
• Flexible working and professional development opportunities

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

Waitaha - our Canterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We have the privilege of working with Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders and our wider community to protect our environment, including water, land and air through regulation and planning. As a Regional Council we're responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more.  

Together we're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and for future generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū te tangata | if the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive. 

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As a Senior Test Analyst, you’ll be a recognised specialist in software quality assurance and test automation. You’ll lead testing strategy, implement automation, and provide independent assurance across our digital platforms and integrations.

You’ll work closely with Agile delivery squads, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure our solutions are robust, secure, and user-centred. This role is key to uplifting testing maturity and embedding a quality engineering mindset across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and applying test strategies for multi-system projects
• Performing functional, non-functional, and automated testing
• Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Providing assurance on release readiness and compliance
• Mentoring and uplifting testing capability across teams

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’re an experienced test professional with a passion for quality and automation. You bring strong technical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience   

• Extensive experience in software testing and automation

• Proven ability to lead testing for complex digital projects
• Familiarity with tools like Cypress, Selenium, Postman, Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of NZ public sector compliance standards
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong communication skills

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

 We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

Applications close on Sunday 9 November 2025.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.  

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. 

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Hours of work – Permanent full-time position - From time to time, as required, the role may require work outside of normal work hours for emergency and flood response and to represent Environment Canterbury at meetings and events with partners, other agencies, and the community. Location - This position is predominantly based at 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch   
Salary - The indictive salary range for role is $87,491 to $108,078 per annum depending on skills and experience. The specific salary will be discussed at interview stage.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can