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ACC • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Salary: NZD 101,287–142,993 per year
Role & seniority: Lead Test Engineer (Senior/Lead level; 6+ years testing, 4+ in senior/lead role; 2+ years in lead capacity)
Stack/tools: Java, Selenium; UI & API automation; API testing; GIT; Github Actions; DevOps practices; hands-on within a Java/Selenium framework
Lead hands-on test engineering and deliver automation capabilities for complex applications
Coach/mentor team members and collaborate with the Quality Lead to guide stream quality and practices
Drive continuous improvement and best-practices in test automation across ACC
6+ years software testing experience; 4+ years in a Senior/Lead role; 2+ years in a Lead role
Strong UI and API automation background; Java, Selenium, API testing
Proficient with GIT, Github Actions, DevOps practices; able to design, code, run, debug, and review tests
Excellent communication; capable of effective code reviews; mentoring/coaching track record
Ability to raise risks and manage timelines; experience with multiple delivery methodologies
Experience across SAFe, waterfall, and hybrid delivery; thought leadership in test automation
Comfortable contributing to wider test-automation community and strategic direction
Location & work type: New Zealand; flexible working options; full-time role (salary range NZ$101,287–$142,993; 9% superannuation)
About us | Mō mātou
ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they've had an accident.
You can find more about ACC and the work we do here.
About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi
As a Lead Test Engineer, you will use your high technical competence and strong leadership skills to deliver value for our customers. You will be responsible for managing small streams of work to the required quality standards. This includes hands-on test engineering, technical coaching and mentoring of other team members, and frequent collaboration with the Quality Lead for your stream of work.
This is a fast-paced and exciting Lead Test Engineer position where you will be developing automated test capability for some of our most complex applications. We have a strong Test Engineering community; our Lead Test Engineers are encouraged to contribute to the broader community by sharing their expertise and providing thought leadership to inform the strategic direction of test automation at ACC.
About you | Mōu Have 6+ years' experience in software testing and 4 years of this in a Senior or Lead Test Engineer role Minimum 2 years in a Lead Test Engineer role Skilled in UI and API automation, you have solid experience in Java, Selenium, API testing, GIT, Github Actions and DevOps practices Be comfortable doing hands on test automation in an existing Java/Selenium based framework (designing, coding, running, debugging, reporting, code reviewing, etc) Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members Be experienced and competent at doing code reviews for other engineers Must have demonstratable, practical experience in coaching/mentoring Ability to drive continuous improvement alongside project delivery - you will work with other lead engineers to improve and drive best practices in test automation at ACC Experience working in different delivery methodologies (SAFe, waterfall, hybrid) Confidence to raise risks and highlight unrealistic expectations/timelines as needed Working at ACC | Mō ACC
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Please attach your CV and cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit and what strengths you would bring to the role.
Applications will run through to 5pm, Monday 3rd November 2025.
Applications can only be accepted when submitted through The ACC Careers website. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any pātai (questions) about the role please email hrhelp@acc.co.nz