Interpreters, Interpreting Service

Permanent and casual | Manukau Health Park | Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Meaningful, varied work that directly impacts peoples lives Heres 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, based at Manukau Health Park, provides interpreting services across all Counties Manukau district inpatient, outpatient, and community healthcare settings. We also support external agencies, including the Police, the Ministry of Justice, and other organisations, predominantly across the South Auckland region. As part of our supportive and collaborative team, you will play a vital role in facilitating effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients, helping to ensure safe, high-quality care for our diverse communities. We are currently seeking casual interpreters for the following languages: Cook Islands Korean Samoan Tongan Vietnamese We also have the following permanent positions available: Cook Islands Interpreter Part-time (20 hours per week) Samoan Interpreter Full-time (40 hours per week) The ideal candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday during business hours and be flexible to work at short notice, as required. About You The ideal candidates will need to have; Completed a community course or interpreting qualification Fluency in English and the relevant language listed above Knowledge of the NZ healthcare system and/or medical terminology Provide consecutive interpreting services via face to face, telephone and virtual remote interpreting Come and be part of a team where your contribution is valued, and where you can make a meaningful difference every day. 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. North Island - Auckland - South & East Auckland Job type: Job type: Casual Expertise: Non-clinical - Administration - Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr