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FMI Test Specialist As we welcome our new Reserve Bank Governor, we are also looking to welcome a new FMI Test Specialist to support our nationally significant mahi. Bring your Testing experience to this important role Support our nationally significant workstreams Salary circa $135k, depending on skills and experience Te tūranga – The role In this role you will undertake Quality Assurance and Testing for ESAS and NZClear to improve the quality of the systems and infrastructure delivered by our external vendors to the Bank. You will contribute to the delivery of Group and cross-functional strategies, develop and maintain external relationships and act as second-in-command for the team manager. Additionally, you will support strategic planning of testing activities, be involved in governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, manage and perform test executions, identifying and escalating risks and issues. As a senior member of the team you will support and mentor other team members with their personal development. Ō pūkenga – About you We’re looking for a collaborative worker, who can work to deadlines effectively. To be successful in this role you will have: Software testing experience plus time spent in leadership roles within complex financial or payment systems environments Skilled in agile delivery practices (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps integration, including CI/CD pipelines and test automation within release workflows Experience with modern automation frameworks and tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and familiarity with AI-driven testing solutions Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives Proven analytical and lateral problem-solving abilities Sound judgement and the ability to think holistically across a broad range of issues Proven ability to act as second-in-command with excellent communication and leadership skills, including coaching, capability uplift, and fostering collaborative team culture ISTQB Certification Ko wai matou – Who we are We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and underpinning the financial system to allow New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business. We do all we can to support a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga. Ngā painga – What we can offer you We have so much to offer from flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture. Our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities. Find more information about our benefits here: . Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Check out the position description and get in touch with us: . Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested? Applications close 10 March. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role. Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide authentically represents you. Join us and you’ll contribute to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing and prosperity, help shape our future, and the future for all who call New Zealand home. We’re one of the world’s most trusted, connected and respected central banks and we have a broad range of roles to match people across all stages of their careers. Our people come from many disciplines and many walks of life. We embrace differences and new perspectives. The wellbeing of our people and work/life balance are really important to us. We provide a wide range of benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive and succeed. For general enquiries, please feel free to reach out to one of our team