AI Test Lead

  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Opportunity Knocks:

Our client is seeking an experienced Test Lead to lead quality assurance across a major AI transformation programme.

Combining strategic leadership with hands-on automation, you will establish the test approach, build scalable automation frameworks, and help ensure AI-enabled solutions are secure, reliable, and production-ready.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the programme’s test strategy, planning, delivery, and quality reporting.
  • Build automated test frameworks using Playwright with TypeScript or C#/.NET.
  • Manage API, integration, workflow, application, and AI testing across CI/CD pipelines.
  • Apply AI-assisted testing tools and appropriate controls for generative AI and autonomous agents.
  • Define quality gates, manage defects and risks, and support secure, reliable releases.
  • Collaborate with technical and business teams to continuously improve delivery.

About You:

  • 8 or more years of experience leading test delivery, with strong hands-on automation and API testing skills.
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
  • A proactive and autonomous approach, with the ability to work with minimal direction and challenge existing practices.
  • A strong interest in using AI tools to improve test coverage, quality, and delivery speed.
  • Experience within insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated environment.
  • Experience with Salesforce/Agentforce, Temporal or similar platforms, AI testing, and performance or security testing would be advantageous.

Next Steps:

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Please note: Only applicants from NZ will be considered for this opportunity.

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