" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProgramme Test Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20502\"\u003e ICT, Digital \u0026amp; Technology \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20503\"\u003e Testing - Manual \u0026amp; QA \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20504\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20505\"\u003e Contract \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e12 Month Contract Opportunity\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent Team Culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid Working Environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJoin a major banking transformation modernising core banking services and migrating products to a new platform.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs Head of Quality Assurance, you\u0026rsquo;ll set the programme-wide QA strategy and improve testing practices. You\u0026rsquo;ll work across technology, delivery, vendors and business teams to ensure releases are safe, scalable and ready for production.\u003cbr\u003e This is a senior leadership role where you\u0026rsquo;ll influence quality, assurance and risk across the programme.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll do\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop the programme-wide QA strategy, framework and quality standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmbed consistent testing practices across delivery squads and vendors.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee integration, end-to-end, performance, regression and migration testing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure critical business processes and customer journeys are thoroughly tested.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove test automation, environments, test data and production monitoring.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrack defects, evidence gaps and risks, ensuring clear ownership and resolution.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide quality assessments and go/no-go recommendations to programme leadership.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoach teams and drive continuous improvement across the programme.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll bring\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience leading QA across large, complex technology transformation programmes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of integration, end-to-end, performance and migration testing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience developing QA frameworks, quality gates and assurance reporting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of test automation, contract testing and modern delivery practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working with vendors, delivery squads and senior stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and escalate risks.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to connect technical quality with business outcomes and customer impact.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBanking or financial services experience is advantageous.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy apply?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelp shape quality assurance across a major core banking transformation. You\u0026rsquo;ll influence delivery standards, strengthen business assurance and support confident release and migration decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply now with your CV or contact Cornelia Jacobs at cornelia@younity.co.nz for a confidential discussion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#SCR-cornelia-jacobs\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2006029\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "