Automation Test Lead Engineer

Absolute IT · Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Location
Wellington
Job Type
Contracting
Posted
July 01, 2026

Job Description

  • Lead automation across a major national data transformation programme
  • Work within a highly collaborative, data-driven government environment
  • 6-month engagement, starting end July, Wellington preferred

  • About the Company

    This organisation plays a critical role in delivering trusted national statistics that inform decision making across government and the public. Operating within a complex data ecosystem, they focus on accuracy, innovation, and continuous improvement, with strong collaboration across engineering, data, and business teams.

    About the Role

    You will lead automation testing for a large-scale data initiative modernising the production of key national indicators. Working across APIs, data pipelines, and integration layers, you will design and maintain automation frameworks, validate service interactions and data flows, and drive quality across distributed systems.
    This is a 37.5 hour per week contract engagement...

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