Information for prospective interpreters
Digi Language Support (DLS) Services, a sub-division of Asian Family Services, is testing a digitally enabled service providing a self-service booking system for primary and community care participating agencies to access digital language support services. This pilot project is one of the Ministry of Health’s digitally enabled access and participation initiatives.
The pilot aims to enhance access and participation of non-English speaking (NES) or limited English speaking (LES) consumers to health and community services offered by primary and community-based participating agencies in New Zealand.
We have now completed the Asian-language interpreter recruitment — As of February 2023, we have over 110 Asian-language interpreters onboard, covering 27 Asian languages, plus 21 other languages.
Who are we seeking? We are seeking interpreters who are certified with one or more languages/dialects and keen to participate as one of the interpreters providing digital interpreting service. We have completed the recruitment process. From March 2023, we are ONLY recruiting interpreters in the rarity languages, i.e., Thai, Burmese, Tagalog and Khmer.
Please refer to the list of languages/dialects.
Will I get paid? Yes. You will be paid rates according to your qualifications and experience.
How to register? If you are qualified and have experience interpreting in the digital setting, we would love to hear from you Register your interest here. We will be in contact for an interview if you are successfully selected.
Contact: recruitment@digilanguagesupport.org for any further enquiries.