Communication assistance is delivered by service providers who hold a contract with the Ministry of Justice. The service providers engage suitably qualified professionals and train them to become communication assistants. Information on the qualifications and training required is available in the quality framework.
The Ministry has developed communication assistance training modules that must be completed by all communication assistants working in New Zealand courts.
The training modules cover foundation learning needed to work as a communication assistant in New Zealand courts.
Communication assistants, please advise your employer when you have completed the modules.