You will be working within teams to monitor, manages and continually improve NZDF's ICT. You will  work closely with other product teams, NZDF customers and business owners to deliver effect to the NZDF.

Ideally we are looking for candidates who have experience working within Cloud, Enterprise Applications / Citrix and Common Operating Environments.

As a Test and Automation Engineer, you will ensure that automation and testing is included in product and solution design upfront, with a mind to maximise automation. You will be responsible for informing development teams of any issues encountered during testing, highlight areas for refinement and provide recommendations based on whether a solution satisfies functional requirements, acceptance and release criteria.

You will be responsible for the test strategies, plans and specifications in use across the product family as well as contributing to similar work in other domains and acceptance testing enabling other NZDF stakeholders to gain assurance on the quality of features and products.

Locations available to be based in are Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, or Burnham. Please indicate in your cover letter your preferred location.

What we need

Technical skills:

Knowledge of or exposure to a combination of the following:

Required

• Test automation tools e.g. Selenium;
• Powershell, Ansible or other build automation tools;
• Defining test strategies and plans;
• Being able to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders;
• Defect detection and resolution management;
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.

Specific to teams

• Experience with Citrix and/or Citrix Cloud;
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint;
• Experience with Identity Management, Active Directory and/or Azure Active Directory;
• Experience with PKI.

Additional skills:

Experience in, or knowledge of:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Being able to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Who we are

CIS Branch provides the core information and communication services that underpin New Zealand Defence operations. We are entrusted to deliver and support the Defence technology that helps keep New Zealanders safe.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice. 

Why Us

NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.

In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family;
• Full time ongoing work;
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000;
• Access to holiday accommodation across NZ;
• 5 weeks annual leave per year;
• Flexible working environment and positive culture;
• Opportunities for career development;
• New team with green fields approach;
• Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.

How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page. For further information, contact Damian Reid on 021 953 802.

Please note:

• The NZ Government has announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates covering all employees of the NZDF. Under the mandate, in order to be eligible to work within the NZDF, all staff are required to be fully vaccinated, and proof of your vaccination status will be required.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.

Applications close on Sunday 27 February 2022.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.