Chinese and Indian Interpreters, Interpreting Service

• Casuals | 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 two opportunities available for:

• Chinese Interpreter (Fluent in English and Cantonese/Mandarin)
• Indian Interpreter (Fluent in English and Hindi/Punjabi/Gujarati)

We are a 24/7 service provider and as a casual Interpreter we require you to be available at short notice as well as being able to complete pre-booked appointments. Ideally you will be available for work on an on-call basis Monday–Sunday.

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 Hindi/Punjabi/Gujarati
• 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: 8th August 2025