Training Modules for interpreters

Overview: Training modules have been developed that cover the foundation learning needed to work as an interpreter in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Ministry has developed three training modules for new and current interpreters, and interpreters provided by Language Service Providers (LSPs).

These modules are free to complete.

The training modules include:

The Aotearoa New Zealand Justice System(external link)
Who’s who within the Aotearoa New Zealand Justice System and what their roles are at each stage of the process(external link)
Professional Conduct: Being Neutral and Independent in the Justice System(external link)

Each module should take 10 minutes to complete. If you work as an independent interpreter, once you have completed all of the modules, please email interpreters@justice.govt.nz to let us know and we will record that in our system.

LSPs should monitor the completion of these modules with their own interpreters.

This page was last updated: 02nd May 2023