Chinese and Samoan Interpreters, Interpreting Service

• Permanent Part-Time | Manukau Health Park | Health NZ Te Whatu Ora
• Meaningful, varied work that directly impacts people’s lives
• Here’s your chance to join a welcoming, inclusive, and purpose-driven team.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role:

The Interpreting Service is based at Manukau Health Park and services the requests of all Counties Manukau District inpatients, outpatients and community interpreting requirements as well as any external client requests from the Police, Ministry of Justice and other agencies predominantly in the South Auckland region.

As part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will play a vital role in ensuring effective communication between healthcare professional and patients.

We currently have permanent part-time opportunities available for:

• Chinese Interpreter (Fluent in English and Cantonese/Mandarin)
• Samoan Interpreter (Fluent in English and Samoan)

The ideal candidates will need to be available to work 20 hours a week between Monday to Friday, business hours.

About You

The ideal candidates will need to have;

• Preferred but NOT essential - AUT Certificate in Liaison Interpreting (Health and/or Legal) or have NAATI accreditation at Level 2 or 3
• Fluent in English and Cantonese/Mandarin or Samoan
• Knowledge of the NZ healthcare system and/or medical terminology
• Provide consecutive interpreting services via face to face, telephone and virtual remote interpreting
• Able to demonstrate excellent customer service

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/. To review the position description please ''click here'' or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz

Closing Date: 9th June 2025