QA Automation Tester


Why choose Lotto?

At Lotto NZ, we’re believers in inspiring Kiwis to dream big. So working with us means doing meaningful mahi that benefits good causes across Aotearoa. All while having fun along the way.

Everything we do comes back to making sure Kiwis can play in a way that’s healthy and fun, whilst returning 100% of our profits back into our communities around Aotearoa.

 

Our Commitment as a Crown Entity

Ka mahitahi mātou o te ratonga tūmatanui kia hei painga mō ngā tāngata o Aotearoa i āianei, ā, hei ngā rā ki tua hoki. He kawenga tino whaitake tā mātou hei tautoko i te Karauna i runga i āna hononga ki a ngāi Māori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ka tautoko mātou i te kāwanatanga manapori. Ka whakakotahingia mātou e te wairua whakarato ki ō mātou hapori, ā, e arahina ana mātou e ngā mātāpono me ngā tikanga matua o te ratonga tūmatanui i roto i ā mātou mahi.  

In the public service we work collectively to make a meaningful difference for New Zealanders now and in the future. We have an important role in supporting the Crown in its relationships with Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi. We support democratic government. We are unified by a spirit of service to our communities and guided by the core principles and values of the public service in our work. 

Your day-to-day:

Test automation plays a key part in achieving quality and a customer centric view for software delivery - Lotto NZ strives for frequent releases whilst maintaining integrity and quality of delivery. 

This is where we require fast thinkers with strong technical skills in test engineering, programming and quality assurance to meet Lotto NZ’s business needs with robust, secure and ethical releases and key responsibilities include:

  • Involvement in the test planning and test script development process for business projects and managing the test execution phases.
  • Assist in development and maintenance of testing and implementation procedures, ensuring that all software testing and releases are properly documented and auditable.
  • Ensuring test plans are completed to a high standard and delivered on time.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Your team:

Joining a test-driven team committed to ensuring the latest web technologies in the MyLotto interactive channels and core Lotteries gaming systems are managed and delivered with integrity, you will get to work autonomously and manage test efforts on some additional exciting projects too.

A bit about you:

Your outstanding organisational and time management skills will be put to good use in a role which requires quick thinking and strong technical ability in test engineering, programming and quality assurance.

  • Good understanding of test processes and techniques.
  • 4 – 6 years’ previous software testing experience and ISTQB (or equivalent) certification preferred.
  • Solid grasp of API testing and associated test tools (e.g. SOAP UI, Postman).
  • Experience with Web and Mobile automation tools and the latest web technologies.
  • Proven analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

This 12-month fixed term role will give you access to a workplace where we inspire Kiwi to dream big and your mahi can make a real difference. 

How we care for you:

To help you win at work and beyond, we’ve created some purposeful ways to look after you, your whānau and the community we share. Some of this includes:

  • Flexibility to have the work-life balance that suits both you and the people you care about via our hybrid working model.
  • Extra paid leave for days like Lotto Day at Christmas and Volunteer Day.
  • Recruitment referral bonus.
  • Modern office in Newmarket plus barista coffee machine.
  • An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, access to EAP and onsite gym.
  • Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Wellbeing networks.
  • Enjoy fresh fruit, biscuits, coffee, breakfast, and a selection of teas on us! 

 

Come as you are:

We want you to feel at home when you’re with us. We accept you and celebrate you exactly as you are, no matter your background.

At Lotto NZ, we believe that when everyone’s in, everyone wins. That’s why we’re committed to and intentional about building a diverse and inclusive workforce that our customers and communities can feel a part of. Our focus is to create an environment where you thrive, and where people from all backgrounds feel seen, heard, and understood!

This is your opportunity to join a group of good people, with good vibes who support each other like whānau.

Apply now

Full-time (fixed term)

Job no: 2025-0315

Location: Auckland (Tāmaki-makau-rau)

Closing Date: Wednesday, 31 December 2025