Principal QA Consultant - Auckland or Wellington

Principal QA Consultant - Auckland or Wellington Principal QA Consultant - Auckland or Wellington Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are looking for an epic Principal QA Consultant at Alphero. Someone who is not just well grounded in best practice QA methods and approaches for testing digital products in the here-and-now; but is super excited about the new challenges for quality as we move into a world where AI and humans co-create digital experiences. Someone who is deeply curious, with deep experience with digital, and who embraces the opportunity to invent completely new ways to ensure quality when traditional test cases (and approaches) may no longer apply.In this role, you'll lead our quality and testing practice, define modern testing strategies for our most complex digital programmes, and shape what "good" looks like in a future where validation frameworks replace static scripts, and quality is as much about trust and ethics as it is about bugs and breakpoints. If you're ready to lead, to be hands-on when it matters, and to shape the future of testing with us— we'd love to hear from you.What you'll focus on: Set the direction for quality at Alphero - Lead our QA practice and ensure we stay ahead of what "quality" means in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Collaborate with our wonderful designers and fab devs to define and evolve (otgher) Alphero's approach to quality across digital products, platforms, and AI-driven experiences.Design and lead innovative test strategies - Craft innovative testing strategies approaches for our most complex clients and programmes—from large-scale transactional platforms to experimental AI-driven products. Be prepared to take on hands-on QA/Test Lead role yourself for some key clients.Grow and mentor our QA specialists - Inspire, coach, and grow our team of testers and QA engineers in partnership with our Development Director. Lead by example, stay curious, and help the team thrive in a world of constant change. Foster a culture where quality is owned by everyone. RequirementsYou'll be a great fit if you: Are a highly experienced (10+ years) Quality Assurance leader with a demonstrated ability to lead practice, enthusiastically manage change, and adapt your thinking as work evolves Happy getting your hands dirty to deliver the right outcomes, from manual testing to automationAre energised rather than intimidated by ambiguity, finding clarity in complexity and opportunity in the unknown Partner directly with internal teams and clients to translate their quality needs into actionable testing strategies and deliverables Can envision quality paradigms for technologies still on the horizon while delivering pragmatic solutions for today's challengesKnowledge of automation frameworks and CI/CD integration (Bitrise, GitHub Actions, etc.) Are ready to be a thought leader who shapes how to define excellence in an era of human-AI collaboration Love collaborating in an in-office environment where big ideas take shape (Wellington or Auckland based)Are ready to work in New Zealand Please provide a cover letter that directly addresses the 3 focus areas outlined in this advertisement. We're about inventiveness, bravery, and crafting the digital future before it arrives. If you want to define the quality standards for technologies that will transform what's next, let's talk.Benefits The Perks of Being part of the Alphero team Work with the latest gadgets, tools and technologies Super cool office space in the heart of Auckland or Wellington CBD, near the best cafes DIY Barista coffee and free fruit Fun, social team who enjoy hanging out with each other outside work as well as during working hoursSeniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Quality Assurance Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alphero by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for“Quality Assurance Consultant” roles. Manager - Risk Remediation, Quality Assurance - Holidays Act Data Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2 days agoAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand 3 days ago Senior Quality Assurance / Test Engineer (12 month Fixed Term Contract) Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 1 day ago Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 2 weeks ago AI Quality Assurance Engineer (AI QA Solutions&Automation) Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr