Automation Tester, Manager - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

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Visa is seeking an Automation Tester for a 12 month fixed term engagement with a banking client in Wellington, operating in a hybrid setup with a minimum of three days in the office. You’ll plan and deliver testing across API, UI and end to end layers, apply test pyramid principles, drive maintainable automation, and mentor teammates while collaborating with developers, architects and analysts. Key strengths: 3 to 7 years in quality engineering, hands on automation with Playwright or equivalent, strong manual testing and end to end API/UI coverage, plus CI/CD exposure. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate risk based planning, measurable quality outcomes, cross team influence and leadership potential, and show a genuine alignment with Visa’s inclusive culture. If you meet most requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable, and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analogue to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

Job Description

Team Summary

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific (AUNZSP) is Visa's advisory division, working with Visa's clients on a broad range of key business initiatives including strategy, operational optimisation, customer engagement and overall business profitability.

VCA is made up of three services lines - Advisory, Data Science and Implementation Services, the latter being the execution arm of VCA. Our Implementation Services squads are embedded on client sites leading long-term engagements and delivering value primarily through implementation and execution services. We deliver objectives from a shared value agenda but are also closely connected to the broader VCA team, sharing knowledge, and bringing the best of Visa to the client.

We are seeking an Automation Tester to join one of our banking clients in Wellington on a 12-month fixed-term contract, starting in January/February 2026. In this embedded role, you’ll help deliver new-generation digital lending experiences. As part of a collaborative, customer-focused team, you’ll report to the Engineering Lead and work closely with developers, solution architects, and analysts.

Enjoy a competitive salary, wellbeing benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Take the next step in your career and make an impact, apply today!

Role Summary & Responsibilities

As an Automation Tester, you will plan and deliver quality activities for moderately complex work, balancing depth and efficiency to meet delivery timelines without compromising risk. You’ll make informed testing decisions across system layers, improve test design and maintainability, and build clear reporting on outcomes. You’ll diagnose issues, resolve defects and coverage gaps, and apply structured thinking to process improvements.

You’ll collaborate across teams, support evidence-based decisions, and engage with the business on acceptance testing. You’ll also support others through mentoring, pairing, or community contribution, championing inclusive and thoughtful conversations around quality.

Highlights of your role include:

• Plan and deliver test activities for moderately complex systems.
• Make informed testing decisions and improve test design, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Build reporting to clearly present outcomes.
• Diagnose and resolve defects, coverage gaps, and process inefficiencies.
• Plan testing based on risk, complexity, and impact; ensure test coverage.
• Apply test pyramid principles for cost-effective automation.
• Build strong cross-team relationships and support acceptance testing.
• Mentor and support others, contributing to a culture of quality.

Qualifications

Key Requirements:

• 3 to 7 years of quality engineering experience.
• Proficient in automation tools, frameworks, and test strategies across multiple layers including mobile if applicable).
• Key skills: Manual Testing, Playwright or other test frameworks.
• Beneficial skills: CI/CD, Automation, end-to-end testing.
• Experience with E2E, API, and User Interface testing.
• Lead quality efforts and automation strategy, balancing speed and reliability.
• Build relationships and influence outcomes across teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

Note, you’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. If you have most of the skills required and this role sounds exciting to you, we'd love to hear from you!

The role will be based in Wellington CBD in a hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days in office per week).

Why this is important to Visa

This role is central to Visa’s partnership with our client, ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure, and high-quality digital lending solutions. By driving automation and quality practices, you will help the bank deliver seamless customer experiences and future-ready capabilities. Your contributions directly support Visa’s mission to enable trusted, high-impact financial services, ensuring Visa remains a leader in delivering value to clients and their customers..

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.