Reporting to the Head of Software Development, the Quality Assurance Engineer ensures MTF’s software products meet high standards of reliability and usability. You will execute manual and automated tests, collaborate with engineers and product owners to validate features, and contribute to improving testing processes and automation. This role is critical in maintaining release confidence and supporting a fast-moving transformation programme.

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About us:

At MTF, our mission is to help New Zealanders get ahead by making lending about people again . We’re New Zealand’s money experts with locals helping locals all over the motu, powered by a world-class funding system.

100% New Zealand owned and operated since 1970, MTF provides personal and business loans to Kiwis old and new through our nationwide network of over 200 franchised offices, vehicle dealers and business partners. We’ve grown to be one of New Zealand’s iconic household-name brands, with business assets of more than $1B.

There is a strong sense of pride in the work we do. We have a fervent love for our Dunedin heritage but we’re a national business, and a team, who reach communities and customers right across New Zealand.

When you join MTF, you join a dynamic, innovative and highly trusted team. Whether you join our National Office, or one of our franchises, you’re joining team who share a deep passion for the communities we serve and doing the best for our customers, while also having an unwavering commitment to help our own people learn, grow, and thrive.

Location:

This role is based in our Dunedin National Office; you must be located in Dunedin or willing to relocate to Dunedin – please specify this in your Cover Letter.

Just some of the things you’re responsible for:

Execute manual and automated testing across web and API layers to ensure high-quality delivery within a modern distributed platform.
Collaborate early with engineers and product teams to define quality standards and embed QA into the development lifecycle.
Create and maintain test plans, automation scripts, and documentation while continuously improving test processes.
Support regression and release testing in a fast-paced transformation environment.
Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution, partnering with developers on root cause analysis.
Increase test automation coverage and CI/CD pipeline efficiency to accelerate delivery and reduce risk.
Champion a culture of quality through continuous improvement and adoption of modern QA tools and practices.

You’ll need to have:

Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
3 - 5 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
Comfortable in an agile environment, we use Kanban primarily.
Strong understanding of manual testing practices and test case design.
Proficiency in test automation frameworks and tools.
Familiarity with CI/CD and release management.

What you’ll receive in return:

Be part of a proud New Zealand business on a mission to become the country’s favourite finance company, with strong roots in Dunedin.
Enjoy a culture that celebrates success - regular office celebrations, shouts, and our incentive schemes reward both individual achievements and business outcomes.
Join a dynamic, collaborative team in a modern, central office where people genuinely enjoy working together and take pride in being MTFers.
Work in a supportive, vibrant environment where teamwork, accountability, and delivering on commitments come first.
Receive a competitive remuneration package, including fully funded medical insurance, performance incentives, flexible leave options, and other great benefits.

Sound like you?

Candidates should apply online an updated CV and cover letter; however, a full job description is available on our website.

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If you're keen on any role at MTF but feel like you're not a 100% match, don’t worry! We still want to see your unique spark, so go ahead and apply. We appreciate varied perspectives and believe every individual brings something special to our team. In a nutshell - we want you to work here because you’re you!

Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive and just like most things in life, a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t fit most. We think that approach is 'meh' anyway. If you need any special arrangements or a little extra support during your journey with us, that’s okay - just let us know either in your application or when you’re chatting with one of our lovely People and Capability team members.

We can’t wait to hear from you. Candidates must possess a New Zealand Driver Licence and the legal right to full-time work in New Zealand. Any offer of employment is subject to clear reference checks, credit reporting and police record checks. Be advised that only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.