Job Description
Junior Test Analyst – Systems & Solutions Validation
We Go Beyond for a Safer World
At Tait, we design, deliver, and support critical communications solutions that help keep people and communities safe. Our work is guided by our values of commitment to listen, courage to act, and integrity to deliver. These values underpin how we work with our customers, partners, and each other, and how we contribute to safe and resilient communities worldwide.
Te Tūranga – The Role
The Junior Test Analyst (Systems & Solutions Validation) is an entry-level role supporting the validation of Tait's systems and solutions for our critical communications customers.
In this role, you will rapidly build knowledge of Tait systems and industry-standard communication protocols, apply critical and technical thinking to improve solution quality, and contribute to end-to-end testing across a complex ecosystem of hardware devices, embedded software, web applications, and microservices
You will also support the growth of automated test coverage and the development of end-to-end test frameworks while advocating customer experience and quality excellence.
This role is suitable for newly Graduate students who want to start their technical Quality Assurance career in a high performing Team and with a global organization in growth phase.
Ngā mahi – Key Responsibilities
Timely and effective delivery of testing requirements, including:
Analysing and modelling requirements
Reviewing development documentation and contributing to acceptance criteria
Creating test charters and end-to-end test scenarios
Specifying and executing integration test plans, including partner products
Identifying, reporting, and escalating risks and defects
Analysing and documenting test results
Contributing to test automation design and CI/CD pipeline maintenance
Professional development and continuous learning:
Working with your manager to plan development activities
Engaging in coaching and mentoring from senior testers
Applying learning on the job to build technical and testing capability
Ō pūkenga – About You
You are eager to learn, detail-focused, and interested in building a career in systems and solutions testing. You enjoy working collaboratively, are open to feedback, and take pride in delivering quality outcomes.
You will bring:
A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Competency in an object-oriented programming language (Python preferred)
Experience as a Junior Test Analyst, Junior Technician, or relevant internship experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
Preferred experience:
Working with Linux-based systems
Exposure to CI/CD toolchains such as GitLab or Azure DevOps
Ngā painga – What's in it for You
A supported entry point into a global technology organisation
Structured learning, coaching, and career development
Hands-on experience with mission-critical systems
A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven workplace
The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to community safety
At Tait, we are committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. If our purpose and values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply. Applications close Monday 2nd March 2026
We Go Beyond for a Safer World
At Tait, we design, deliver, and support critical communications solutions that help keep people and communities safe. Our work is guided by our values of commitment to listen, courage to act, and integrity to deliver. These values underpin how we work with our customers, partners, and each other, and how we contribute to safe and resilient communities worldwide.
Te Tūranga – The Role
The Junior Test Analyst (Systems & Solutions Validation) is an entry-level role supporting the validation of Tait's systems and solutions for our critical communications customers.
In this role, you will rapidly build knowledge of Tait systems and industry-standard communication protocols, apply critical and technical thinking to improve solution quality, and contribute to end-to-end testing across a complex ecosystem of hardware devices, embedded software, web applications, and microservices
You will also support the growth of automated test coverage and the development of end-to-end test frameworks while advocating customer experience and quality excellence.
This role is suitable for newly Graduate students who want to start their technical Quality Assurance career in a high performing Team and with a global organization in growth phase.
Ngā mahi – Key Responsibilities
Timely and effective delivery of testing requirements, including:
Analysing and modelling requirements
Reviewing development documentation and contributing to acceptance criteria
Creating test charters and end-to-end test scenarios
Specifying and executing integration test plans, including partner products
Identifying, reporting, and escalating risks and defects
Analysing and documenting test results
Contributing to test automation design and CI/CD pipeline maintenance
Professional development and continuous learning:
Working with your manager to plan development activities
Engaging in coaching and mentoring from senior testers
Applying learning on the job to build technical and testing capability
Ō pūkenga – About You
You are eager to learn, detail-focused, and interested in building a career in systems and solutions testing. You enjoy working collaboratively, are open to feedback, and take pride in delivering quality outcomes.
You will bring:
A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Competency in an object-oriented programming language (Python preferred)
Experience as a Junior Test Analyst, Junior Technician, or relevant internship experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
Preferred experience:
Working with Linux-based systems
Exposure to CI/CD toolchains such as GitLab or Azure DevOps
Ngā painga – What's in it for You
A supported entry point into a global technology organisation
Structured learning, coaching, and career development
Hands-on experience with mission-critical systems
A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven workplace
The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to community safety
At Tait, we are committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. If our purpose and values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply. Applications close Monday 2nd March 2026
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