Test Manager - Wellington

Planit - An NRI Company Where Quality Is Seen, Not Heard At Planit, quality isn't a checkbox - it's a craft. As part of NRI, we combine global scale with deep local expertise to deliver quality engineering and testing services you can see, trust, and measure. Our mission is simple: make every system perform flawlessly and every digital experience inspire confidence. With 1,500+ Quality Engineering specialists and delivery models that adapt to every client's needs, Planit offers the perfect blend of reach, reliability, and innovation. Step into a career, not just a role - Planit offers clear progression, diverse projects, and a culture that backs you to experiment, learn and raise the bar on quality. As a Test Manager, we expect you to possess a high level of knowledge and exposure across various software development lifecycle models and have the ability to accelerate quality with the application of appropriate tools and approaches. This is a Wellington based role and Wellington market experience preferred. Key responsibilities Experience in testing AI solutions, develop AI Testing framework and guidelines Develop Test Strategies/ Test plans / test exit reports Hands-on testing, Writing Test cases, Execute testing Support and guide the UAT testers, business users Develop regression suite for specific work items Investigate automated testing when requested for specific work items Supporting project artefacts when requested for specific work items e.g. Business requirements Experience managing multiple projects and programmes Enjoy change and new challenges. This is a Consulting role Be passionate about quality practices within IT delivery Nice to have Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. Jira, ADO) Motivated to explore and maximise use of AI in testing Local experience and wide variety of domain knowledge preferred What we offer Training and certification support An established training and career path Supportive, collaborative team environment in a NZ‑based organisation Planit is building the next generation of AI‑empowered test professionals. Every team member receives structured training and certification in AI‑applied testing techniques, ensuring you develop practical, future‑ready skills while helping shape how AI transforms quality engineering. Planit's test professionals have constant access to our AI Test Companion tool, Amplify to support your development and delivery. Please note that this role is Wellington based and you must have eligibility to work in NZ.