Test Manager Technology & Delivery · Auckland · Hybrid Remote

We do things a bit differently here Ando are proud to be a majority-locally owned multi-lines insurance business. We operate as an underwriting agency in partnership with The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd and sell our policies through New Zealand’s leading insurance brokers. At Ando we believe that the fundamental purpose and function of insurance is to help people reduce their losses when bad things happen. That’s why at Ando we’ve always believed in the importance of treating your insurance as a relationship, not a transaction. And why our purpose is to positively impact the wellbeing of New Zealanders. The role We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Test Manager to lead our testing team. We're growing rapidly and embracing technology to achieve our connectivity and productivity business goals. This brand-new role will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products and processes by leading and optimizing our testing function across a programme of initiatives. It will be essential in enhancing our test automation practices, implementing key metrics for performance monitoring, and leading the evolution of our testing framework and processes. Driving the quality and efficiency of our testing teams, our Test Manager will ensure that testing is integrated seamlessly into our delivery process and is aligned with broader business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong focus on team development, servant leadership and the creation of a robust, data-driven testing strategy that supports the end-to-end delivery lifecycle. If you thrive in a collaborative, fresh-thinking team and have a ‘can do’ attitude, then we want to hear from you. Responsibilities

1. Provide effective servant leadership, guiding and empowering the test team to deliver high-quality outputs while fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
2. Review and redefine Ando’s strategic approach to testing, aligning with business objectives and project requirements.
3. Ensure that testing processes are aligned with the overall delivery methodology (Agile, DevOps, Waterfall, etc.) and facilitate timely and accurate test execution.
4. Lead the test automation strategy and ensure its consistent application across projects to improve efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on test data insights, industry trends, and feedback from stakeholders.
6. Collaborate with key business stakeholders, product owners, and development leads to understand project requirements and quality expectations.

1. 5+ years of experience in test management or QA leadership roles.
2. Proven experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
3. Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, frameworks, and tools (including test automation).
4. Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Copado, etc.)
5. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with a diverse set of stakeholders, from developers to senior leadership.
6. Knowledge of the insurance lifecycle and experience in an Insurtech environment is also a big plus.