SUMMARY OF POSITION PURPOSE DIMENSIONS OF THE POSITION POSITION RESULTS NO. RESULT WEIGHT (%)

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1 POSITION TITLE : Tester (could be 'Quality Assurance') REPORTS TO : Director Applications GROUP : Technical LOCATION : Christchurch SUMMARY OF POSITION PURPOSE Senior: To lead and manage the testing of game and infrastructure systems to ensure their quality for marketability and maximise the return on investment. Mid/Junior: To test game and infrastructure systems to ensure their quality for marketability and maximise the return on investment. DIMENSIONS OF THE POSITION Direct Reports: 0 Operational Budget: Senior: $1000 Capital Budget: Senior: $1000 POSITION RESULTS List the results of the position. (These will be the same as those listed within the Accountabilities Section). Remember, they are the reasons for the job existing so focus on those things critical to the position. Ask yourself, "Does this support our business strategy?". There will typically 5-8 results for any full time position and should be expressed in the past tense, and no more than 3-4 words long. State the subject first followed by the activity. Do not combine results in any way each result should stand alone. Rank each Result, No 1 being the most significant. The priority ranking of speci c results is determined by distributing a total of 100 points across all the listed results. The numbers in the Weight column should reflect these rankings. NO. RESULT WEIGHT (%) 1. Systems Tested Team Contribution Made Systems Documented Business Relationships Managed System Performance Assured Policy and Statutory Compliance Achieved. 8

2 MAJOR TASKS A Task is a critical activity a person will carry out in order to achieve the required result. Tasks take time. Therefore each task should stand alone. Do not combine tasks with and" as this masks the actual time taken to complete an activity. List only the Tasks critical to the achievement of the result. Ask yourself If I do not carry out this task, can l still achieve the result of x?" If you can, it is not a Major Task. Tasks are something you are doing. They are therefore in the present tense. Start with an action word (Maintain; Review; Provide; etc.) SYSTEMS TESTED Test developed systems are "fit for purpose" Test developed systems match documented goals and designs Test developed systems handle edge cases Test developed systems are secure Document issues found with functionality Document inconsistencies between different systems Communicate issues and suggestions to developers Test developed systems against historic issues Assist opportunity identi cation for new product Introduce business case for new game opportunities Contribute to the setting of standards for products and services Promote focus on product improvement TEAM CONTRIBUTION MADE Support cross team initiatives Liaise with other people to foster agreeable relationships and company objectives Encourage / promote action that supports the Digi-Con culture and method of operating Contribute to a culture that applies and supports the company's Standards of Performance and Company Policy and Staff Rules Contribute to a culture that encourages innovation Demonstrate in practical ways that individuals are valued Celebrate success at every opportunity Develop and foster professional relationships with team members Liaise with others to equitably share the workload and meet demand Promote a culture that welcomes new business opportunities Encourage the use of the "Body of Knowledge" Contribute specialist knowledge and skills for the benefit of the team

3 Develop personal and team competencies to match the needs of the business SYSTEMS DOCUMENTED Document system designs Document technical system interfaces Document key testing edge-cases Archive gameplay mechanics, designs, innovations and configurations for future reuse Ensure documents are updated when systems change BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS MANAGED Monitor customer community for reports of issues Seek regular feedback on Digi-Con products and customer service Communicate the Digi-Con vision and direction to the industry Foster partnerships to achieve business and Digi-Con objectives Maintain regular communications with all key partners Demonstrate and foster collaborative behaviours Maintain integrity in all business relationships Facilitate the resolution of customer issues Promote a culture that welcomes new business opportunities Negotiate with business partners / clients to manage workload within capacity Demonstrate customer facing behaviours SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ASSURED Measure system performance Analyze profiling data to identify slow sub-systems Document performance issues for developers Help maintain performance guidelines POLICY AND STATUTORY COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED Ensure compliance with Company Policy and Staff Rules Actively contribute to the Digi-Con culture and values as a routine method of operation Comply with all legal and ethical requirements Report all Health and Safety issues to the Director Operations Initiate required actions to remedy non-compliance Encourage others to meet Health and Safety regulations

4 COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (a) Please outline who the position-holder will communicate with on a regular basis in order to achieve the purpose of the position. (b) Please indicate the purpose of the communication e.g. explain policy, provide recommendations, forward operational information, etc. CUSTOMERS / CLIENTS. Communication on customer issues, Variations, Opportunities, New product initiatives, integration of existing services, Interoperability and improvements, Version updates. TEAM MEMBERS. Communicate development capability. Receive / offer direction. Advise on opportunities, applications and new methods of operation. Negotiate work commitments. Facilitate forums with appropriate industry groups. Provide inputs into business planning. DIRECTORS. Exposition of new business opportunities provided by new and emerging technologies. Identification and presentation of technology and strategy risks. Provide guidance on policy and development capability, Monthly reporting. OTHER INDUSTRY GROUPS. Potential commercial relationships, Collaborative opportunities, Determination of requirements. Receive and offer direction. Workshops / seminars. DECISION MAKING This section is designed to capture the authority parameters of the position by indicating which decisions are made and which are recommended. DECISIONS EXPECTED Decisions within Delegated Authority.

5 Tactical decisions within approved strategies. Tactical decisions within approved projects. Quality Assurance systems. Cost reduction initiatives. Personal development initiatives. Adherence to policy and compliance matters. Negotiations with internal team members. Development performance improvement opportunities. RECOMMENDATIONS EXPECTED Expenditure greater than Delegated Authority. Proposals that impact other business areas. Issues outside de ned accountabilities. Improvements to Company strategy. Improvements to Policy frameworks. Cost / performance trade-offs to customer. Opportunities for business and services improvements. Technology solutions. Appointments to staff positions. Project substitutes. ZONES OF INFLUENCE This section describes the levels at which position decisions have an in uence. Check the appropriate box(es). Y Others in work section Y Others in business unit Y Others in business group Y Business wide N Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director N Directors N General Manager N Manager