Expert Software Testing for Growing Businesses
We build robust testing strategies and automation frameworks that support confident releases.
Trusted by forward-thinking businesses
What we do
TESTING CONSULTING
Strategic guidance for your testing challenges. We help you develop effective test strategies, select the right tools, and build QA capabilities that scale with your business.
✓ Strategy and planning
✓ Tool evaluation
✓ Process improvement
TEST AUTOMATION SERVICES
We build reliable, maintainable test automation. From framework design to CI/CD integration, we automate the right tests in the right way.
✓ Framework design and implementation
✓ CI/CD integration
✓ Strategy and tool selection
QA TEAM AUGMENTATION
Access experienced QA professionals when you need them. Whether you need short-term support for a critical release or ongoing testing capability, we provide skilled testers who integrate seamlessly with your team.
✓ Senior consultants based locally
✓ Offshore resources for scale
✓ Flexible engagements
EMERGENCY TESTING RESOURCES
Urgent testing help when you can't wait. Vetted senior testing professionals available for rapid deployment on critical, short-term needs.
✓ 24-48 hour response time
✓ Senior ISTQB-certified professionals
✓ Days to weeks engagements
✓ Immediate productivity
Get a Free Professional Testing Maturity Assessment
✓ Maturity scorecard across 10 ISTQB-aligned dimensions
✓ Gap analysis and prioritised recommendations
✓ Professional guidance on what's working and what would improve
No obligation. No sales pitch. Just clarity.
Conducted by ISTQB ATM Accredited Trainer & ANZTB Associate Board Member
How We Work
DISCOVERY
Initial conversation to understand your testing needs and challenges. We'll discuss your current state, goals, and constraints.
ASSESS
We review your application, technology stack, and processes to develop a tailored proposal with scope, timeline, and pricing.
DELIVER
We integrate with your team and get to work - building automation, augmenting capacity, or providing strategic guidance.
Christchurch-Based, Serving Businesses Nationally
TestPilot is a boutique testing consultancy focused on strategic guidance and capability transformation. We work with New Zealand businesses that need senior-level testing expertise without the overhead of large consulting firms.
We're founder-led by Wil Samuels, who brings 20+ years of testing experience across ERP implementations, SaaS platforms, and enterprise applications. As an ANZTB Associate Board Member, an ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, and an accredited ISTQB Advanced Test Management training provider, we bring recognised expertise and active involvement in testing standards and professional development.
Previous engagements include test strategies and independent reviews for Vodacom, MTN, Woolworths (S.A), and Infinite Software across telecommunications, energy, retail, and enterprise software sectors.
Our approach is collaborative, practical, and results-focused.
Christchurch-Based, Serving Businesses Nationally
TestPilot is led by Wil Samuels, a senior testing consultant with 20+ years of experience across ERP implementations, SaaS platforms, and enterprise applications. As an ANZTB Associate Board Member, ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, and accredited ISTQB Advanced Test Management training provider, Wil brings proven expertise to every engagement.
Through previous consulting ventures, Wil has delivered test strategies and independent reviews to Infinite Software, Volograms, Engen, Vodacom, MTN, and Woolworths (S.A) across telecommunications, energy, retail, and enterprise software sectors.
Our approach is collaborative, practical, and results-focused.
Ready to improve your testing capability?
Let's discuss how we can help.