Senior QA

Why work with Assurant?

When you join Assurant, you will be part of a community that cares. A diverse and supportive team culture will see you challenge yourself and motivate you to think out of the box.

We come from a variety of countries, cultures, and backgrounds, but we are united by our enduring values of common sense, common decency, uncommon thinking, and uncommon results.

So, connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas, and we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive.  

Some of the benefits we offer to our team members are:

• Development programs and study grants and support for higher education

• Cultural day off to celebrate what’s important to you

• International and Local mentoring programs

• Diversity panels and employee resource groups

• Hybrid work model - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote in new modern offices

• 2 Mental Health recharge days per year

• Annual health & wellbeing allowance to contribute to your overall wellbeing

• Volunteering opportunities to give back to a cause that is important to you

What’s the role about?

Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, the Senior QA leads the quality assurance team. Responsibilities include developing and automating test cases, maintaining quality and reliability testing systems, and evaluating test results for compliance. The role involves collaboration with business development managers, system developers, end users, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project development and testing.

You will be based in our stunning new central Auckland offices, where you will join a team that is passionate about providing the best experience. This role has flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.

Some of the key responsibilities:

• Establish and implement quality standards

• Oversee and mentor the QA team, including hiring and training duties

• Align testing with business processes

• Drive test automation initiatives

• Suggest and implement QA process improvements

• Monitor and analyse quality trends

• Document and communicate test activities and results

• Collaborate with development staff on automation hooks

• Analyse user requirements and extend them into test cases

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience 

• 10+ years progressive QA experience

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities

• Strong knowledge of quality management principles, methodologies, and tools

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Proficient in using QA automation software and tools

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex data

• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards

• Ability to influence and drive change across the organisation

• Continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to delivering exceptional quality 

• Experience in the insurance industry / financial services is highly desirable

We value diverse perspectives and experiences. If you don't meet all the criteria listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and background could be a great fit for our team!

To apply:

Please submit your resume accompanied by a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this successful team, apply now! We will be reviewing applications as we receive them and encourage you to apply early.

Although this position is advertised as full-time, we are open to different ways of working, including part-time or school hours. Please include your preferred working arrangements in your cover letter.

For further information about Assurant, please visit our website: https://www.assurant.com/

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant background checks such as reference checks and a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check.