ERP Test Analyst | Senior Test Analyst

Full-time fixed term roles, 37.5 hours per week to 30 June 2026.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

UC is seeking applications from senior and intermediate test analysts for fixed-term project work, testing our UC Workday ERP implementation project.

You will be responsible for executing and coordinating testing activities across Workday HCM, Payroll, Finance, and integrated systems, under the direction and leadership of the Project Test Manager. You will assist with detailed planning, coordinate day-to-day execution, support defect management, and contribute to timely reporting.

This role is critical in providing hands-on testing expertise and practical delivery support to the Project Test Manager to ensure test phases are completed successfully.

We are seeking team players, with strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail while being able to see the bigger picture to ensure successful project delivery. Your skills in writing test scripts, producing test cases and documenting defects and test results will be valuable.

You will have a minimum of 5 years' QA experience including 2+ years focused on Workday or similar complex ERP platforms and a Bachelor's Degree in a Computing, Commerce or Finance-related discipline or equivalent.

You'll also be able to demonstrate :

• Strong ERP testing experience (HCM, Finance, Payroll modules) with a modern ERP system (preferably Workday).
• An understanding of HR, Payroll, and / or Finance business processes.
• Be skilled at writing and executing structured test cases and scripts.
• Be proficient with Azure DevOps, Jira or equivalent test management tools, as well as SaaS application testing experience.
• Strong defect management, analysis and reporting skills
• An analytical and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities.
• Resilience, whilst being flexible, and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional attitude, committed to delivering a high-quality user experience.
• Experience working within higher education or similarly complex environments is desirable.

This is an in-office role within our modern suburban Christchurch campus - applicants MUST be located in Christchurch at the commencement of appointment.

Our Values and Commitment

Building world-class digital capability is crucial to the University of Canterbury's ongoing success. Digital Services is a large team, striving to provide a modern dynamic foundation from which the University (UC) can explore new business models and ways of working. Digital will transform how we work, behave, and the expectations of the communities we service.

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.

The closing date for this position is : 16th October 2025 (midnight, NZ time)

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship / permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

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