Based on 1 submission across Aotearoa
Builds automated test frameworks and scripts to accelerate software testing. Integrates tests into CI pipelines and maintains stability as features evolve. Keeps quality shipping at speed in NZ software teams. Day to day, the role means writing maintainable test code and helping teams understand exactly what automation does and does not cover. It suits engineers who enjoy both coding and careful attention to the edges of a system. The role rewards engineers who treat test code as product code, with review and maintenance attached. Good automation engineers reduce risk across whole product teams, not just their own work.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions
Based on 1 anonymous submissions
Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Test Automation Engineer in New Zealand is $96,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $96,000 (10th percentile) to $96,000 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $96,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $93,000.
Based on 1 submissions
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