Senior Test Analyst
Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Senior Test Analyst ensures BI data quality and reporting accuracy for NZ transport agency.
20 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Transport Engineering
Infrastructure Planning
Project Management
Design
Consulting
Transport Policy
Construction
Safety Management
Sector Specialisms
Roads and Rail
Commercial Driving
Safety
Walking, Cycling and Public Transport
Planning and Investment
Regulatory
Temporary Traffic Management
Training and Competency
Role
What you would be doing
automation testing
bi testing
data quality
reporting
quality assurance
stakeholder management
- Build strong relationships across the business and with external partners
- Assess reporting solutions for accuracy, data quality, and business requirements
- Help shape the quality of data that drives safer, smarter transport decisions for all New Zealanders.
- Bring your growing expertise in people data and technology to this opportunity
- Contribute to continuous improvement and quality assurance practices within the I&A team
- Collaborate with developers and business teams to deliver robust solutions
- Plan, document, and report on testing activities
- Use automation and test frameworks to streamline regression testing in modern cloud environments
- Identify and resolve data issues, supporting continuous improvement
- Test and assure quality in leading BI tools (PowerBI, Databricks, SSRS, Qlik Sense)
What you bring
testing
problem solving
sql
etl
data warehouse
test automation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- 5+ years’ testing experience across diverse projects
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Relevant tertiary qualification or comparable experience
- Experience in defect management and test automation tools
- Strong understanding of data warehouse concepts (star schema, data vault)
- Advanced SQL skills - ETL experience preferred
- This is a fixed term opportunity through to Friday 24th July 2026.
- Located in Wellington, Auckland with flexible working encouraged
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa SponsorshipInformation not given or found
Security clearanceInformation not given or found
Company
Overview
11,000 km
Road Network
Manages a vast network spanning thousands of kilometers to support transportation needs.
- Committed to enhancing transport systems for safer and more sustainable roads.
- Key focus on improving safety, reducing congestion, and supporting economic growth.
- Works on high-impact projects like highway upgrades, bridge construction, and public transport systems.
- Partners with local councils, contractors, and government bodies to drive transport innovation.
- Focus on long-term projects, including future-proofing infrastructure for urban and rural areas.
- Committed to integrating new technologies, like electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- We are here to improve people’s lives through transport.
- We embrace diversity of thought and are open to new ideas.
- We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone.
- We work collaboratively and communicate openly.
- We make decisions based on evidence, data, and facts.
- We are accountable for our actions and outcomes.
- We act with integrity and are guided by strong ethics.
35% reduction target
Emissions reduction goal by 2025
Aims to significantly lower transport-related emissions to support climate goals.
10% reduction achieved
Carbon emissions reduction in 2020
Demonstrates progress toward long-term sustainability objectives with measurable results.
- Committed to becoming a net-zero carbon organization by 2050.
- Promotes electric vehicles and sustainable transport options.
- Focus on sustainability extends to procurement, encouraging eco-friendly products and practices.
43% Workforce
Women Representation
WomenCurrently account for about half of NZTA’s workforce, reflecting progress toward gender equality.
50% Leadership Goal
Gender Diversity Target
Aiming for balanced gender representation in senior roles within the next four years.
- Focus on increasing gender diversity across all levels.
- Policies implemented to support gender equality and ensure balanced representation in leadership roles.
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio