Job Description

Your Role with Us

As the Testing Lead – Automation and Engineering Assurance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping quality outcomes across complex enterprise technology initiatives. Working closely with technology and business teams, you will lead end-to-end testing strategy and execution while championing the adoption of automation and continuous testing practices. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership and coaching, helping uplift quality engineering capability across the organisation. You will influence how quality is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement that enables reliable, efficient and high-quality customer and business outcomes.

Your Impact

• Lead end-to-end test planning and execution across complex programmes, ensuring delivery milestones are achieved with confidence and quality.

• Drive the adoption of test automation and continuous testing practices to improve efficiency, coverage and reliability across delivery teams.

• Strengthen automation frameworks and CI/CD integration to accelerate feedback, reduce manual effort and support high-quality releases.

• Influence quality strategy, governance and best practice, enabling informed decision-making and consistent testing standards.

• Mentor and uplift QA professionals, building capability and fostering a collaborative culture of shared ownership and continuous improvement.

• Optimise test environment and data readiness, reducing delivery risks and supporting stable, effective testing outcomes.

Your Capabilities

• You have proven experience leading test planning and execution across complex enterprise-scale technology programmes.

• You bring hands-on expertise in test automation frameworks, such as Playwright, and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.

• You have the ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• You bring strong critical thinking and judgement, enabling you to navigate complexity, manage risk and guide quality-focused decisions.

• You have a passion for coaching and capability uplift, helping others grow and strengthening quality engineering practices across teams.

• You may also have a tertiary qualification in computer science or a related discipline, and advanced software testing or quality assurance certifications such as ISTQB.

Your Life at AIA

At AIA, your skills in technology, data, and analytics are more than technical expertise, they’re the foundation for creating Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. In return for your contribution, we offer a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, flexible ways of working, and opportunities to lead digital transformation at scale. You’ll have access to cutting-edge tools, continuous learning programs, and a collaborative culture that values curiosity and creativity. Together, we’ll design smarter solutions, unlock insights, and build digital experiences that make a real difference for millions of people across Asia-Pacific.

DEIB

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to who we are and how we work. We value people from all walks of life and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including those with disabilities, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions, or who are neurodiverse. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. And if there’s anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process, please contact us at nz.talentacquisition@aia.com.

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