Senior Test Analyst - Network & Infrastructure

About the Company

Planit, part of NRI, focuses on quality engineering and testing services designed to help organisations deliver dependable digital experiences. The business combines broad scale with local knowledge and supports clients through flexible delivery approaches and a large team of quality engineering specialists.

About the Role

Planit is looking for an experienced Senior Test Analyst to join a high-performing team working on important infrastructure and operational technology programs in Wellington. The role is best suited to someone with strong functional testing experience and a background working alongside infrastructure, server, networking, and operations teams in complex enterprise settings.

In this position, you will help protect the quality, stability, and reliability of infrastructure-related initiatives by contributing across planning, execution, defect handling, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and run detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Carry out functional, integration, system, and end-to-end testing.
• Check infrastructure-related modifications across servers, networking, command and control platforms, and operational environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, engineering, and project stakeholders to clarify requirements and identify testing impacts.
• Track defects through investigation, resolution, and retesting.
• Take part in test planning, effort estimation, risk review, and status reporting.
• Assist with release readiness and production verification testing.
• Help improve testing methods and broader quality practices.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Test Analyst in large enterprise environments.
• Strong functional testing experience across complex technology landscapes.
• Hands-on exposure to testing infrastructure platforms, server environments, networking technologies, command and control systems, and operational technology environments.
• Solid understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Experience using defect management and test management tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with technical and business teams.
• Preferred experience in infrastructure transformation or migration programs.
• Exposure to monitoring, operational support, or service management environments is an advantage.
• Experience in government, utilities, defence, telecommunications, or other large enterprise settings is desirable.
• ISTQB certification or similar testing qualifications are preferred.

Perks and Benefits

• Opportunity to work with modern tools and experienced quality engineering professionals.
• Access to structured training and certification in AI-applied testing techniques.
• Ongoing use of the AI Test Companion tool, Amplify, to support learning and delivery.
• Chance to build future-ready skills in AI-empowered testing.
• Inclusive workplace culture that welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
• Supportive environment where attitude, experience, and a can-do approach are valued highly.

Additional Information

This organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants who do not meet every listed requirement may still be considered if they bring the right attitude and relevant experience. The role is based in Wellington and is expected to be performed onsite.