Automation Tester

Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

Ko mātou tēnei | This is Us

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Intermediate Automation Tester to join our Customer 360 team.

This role can be based in Auckland or Wellington and is a permanent, full‑time position. We operate in a hybrid environment : three days in the office per week and two days where you can work flexibly.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We sat down with our Engineering Lead (the person you will report to), and they let us know the following about the role.

What are 5 day‑to‑day tasks the person in this role will complete?

• Technical Expertise : Create automation test framework, prepare the automation test scripts, execute and maintain them.
• Strategic thinking : Design scalable automation frameworks, implement shift‑left testing, and ensure high test coverage.
• Problem Solving : Handle flaky tests, debug efficiently, and optimise test execution for faster feedback.
• Leadership & Collaboration : Mentor juniors, collaborate with engineers, and improve automation strategies to align with business goals.
• Business Impact : Reduce manual effort, improve release cycle & quality, and track key metrics such as defect leakage and automation ROI.

What is the team culture and environment like?

Our team culture is collaborative, innovative, and results‑driven. We prioritise open communication, continuous learning, and accountability, ensuring everyone feels empowered to contribute. The environment is fast‑paced yet supportive, fostering teamwork and problem‑solving. We value inclusivity, respect diverse perspectives, and maintain a balance between high performance and well‑being to drive both individual and business success.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

This role will give the person an opportunity to work on applications that support front‑line staff to meet target sales. They will lead the automation testing capability for the team and have complete autonomy on how we can increase efficiencies, accuracies and cost‑effectiveness. They will also provide and contribute to the wider automation testing capability within the organisation.

What will success look like for the candidate in this role?

Success for this role will extend beyond simply building automating test cases and suites; it will result in a more efficient, reliable, and higher‑quality software development lifecycle for the whole team. It requires the person to be a team player, capable of mentoring and growing others, and building relationships with other automation tester peers to enhance test capability.

What specific tech skills would be beneficial?

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and experienced Intermediate Automation Tester who has experience writing, maintaining, debugging automation tests using Playwright and Rest‑Assured. You also bring :

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

Please note applications close Tuesday 9 December 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close advertising early.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini – Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.

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