Automation Test Lead Engineer

Absolute IT • Wellington, Wellington • Posted July 03, 2026

About the Role

  • Lead automation across a major national data transformation programme
  • Work within a highly collaborative, data-driven government environment
  • 6-month engagement, starting end July, Wellington preferred


    • About the Company
    This organisation plays a critical role in delivering trusted national statistics that inform decision making across government and the public. Operating within a complex data ecosystem, they focus on accuracy, innovation, and continuous improvement, with strong collaboration across engineering, data, and business teams.

    About the Role
    You will lead automation testing for a large-scale data initiative modernising the production of key national indicators. Working across APIs, data pipelines, and integration layers, you will design and maintain automation frameworks, validate service interactions and data flows, and drive quality across distributed systems.
    This is a 37.5 hour per week contract engagement...