Test Automation Engineer

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role:

We have an opening for an intermediate to experienced Test Automation Engineer (Matihiko Matua/Digital Specialist – Testing) to join our Survey and Title Enhancement Programme (STEP) in mid to late January 2025.

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will use testing practices to support the development, implementation, deployment of range of Products and Services within one of the Survey Squads.

As a cross-functional squad member, you'll collectively deliver your products and be involved in all aspects of the design, creation, testing and maintenance. Our squads are agile, impactful and collaborate effectively and efficiently, thanks to our strong focus on team culture, professional development, and continuous improvement.

In addition to the above, you will have the ability to contribute to technical discussions and with your testing and coding skills. You will commit to promoting our culture of collaboration with both your squad members, your work leads, architects, and our key stakeholders and will be activity involved in Programme Increment (PI) planning and during the creation of iteration plans, team PI objectives, release, release planning and product backlog.

At Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, we are committed to developing and promoting an environment where our people feel included and valued. If you don't feel you have all of the experience we're looking for but have the willingness to learn and align with our way of working, please consider applying. We believe skills are transferable, and enthusiasm goes a long way. This is a perfect role for a Developer with specific interest in testing frameworks, quality assurance and someone who is looking to develop expertise in Test Automation.

He pūkenga tou | Skills & Experience:

If the above role sounds appealing and you feel you have knowledge of a range of software development skills including the following:

• Knowledge of modern testing practices and test automation
• Experience testing web applications and APIs
• Familiarity in JavaScript and Typescript in NodeJS environment
• Familiarity with Kotlin or Java and Spring Boot or similar
• Source control using git and GitHub

With some of the following skills being advantageous:

• Playwright to create E2E testing
• Storybook testing
• Experience in common tool chain elements such GitHub Actions
• Experience using AWS CDK or CloudFormation is desirable
• Containerisation using Docker
• Knowledge of spatial concepts and systems would be advantageous e.g. GeoServer
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework

And if you have worked in a large, multi-team, fast paced projects using Agile, with a continuous improvement focused mindset, then we would like to hear from you!

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees

• Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
• Eye & ear care reimbursements
• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
• Diverse groups and networks
• If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.

Tono mai - How to Apply

If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.

To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.

Please note, while applications close Sunday 17 November 2024, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. 

You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Digital Specialist - Level Rua/2) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email hradmin@linz.govt.nz and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.