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About NZSTI

NZSTI is the national professional association for translators and interpreters. As well as providing a networking forum, we represent our members’ interests by promoting continuing professional development, quality standards and awareness of the profession among government agencies and the wider community.

Mō te rōpū nei NZSTI

Ko te rōpū NZSTI ko Te Rōpū Kaiwhakamāori ā-waha, ā-tuhi o Aotearoa. I tua atu i te rōpū tūtakitaki, ka whakatairanga hoki mātou i ngā pūkenga o te mahi me ngā taumata o te mahi, ā, ka whakatairanga hoki i te ahumahi katoa ki ngā tari kāwanatanga me te hapori whānui.

Translators

Find a translator


Translators work with the written word and transfer text from one language to another. Translators work with a wide range of texts such as books, marketing material, official documents, subtitles, web pages and software.
Search our database of translators by language, region and/or area of speciality.

 
Interpreters

Find an interpreter


Interpreters work with the spoken word and communicate orally between two or more languages. Interpreting can be performed simultaneously, consecutively, whispered or over the phone.                                      
Search our database of interpreters by language, region and/or area of speciality.

NZSTI Conference

NZSTI holds an annual 2-day conference at various centres around the country, attracting T&I professionals, industry stakeholders, academics and government agencies. Visit the conference website for full details.

 

MBIE support for interpreters

NZSTI has been working closely with MBIE to support interpreters in achieving the NAATI certification required to work with government agencies after 1 July 2024. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions here

Treaty Times 3

The Treaty Times Thirty project 

Treaty Times Thirty is an ambitious initiative to mark NZSTI's 30th anniversary by translating New Zealand’s founding document into 30 different languages.

 

Word for Word blog

Word for Word is NZSTI's online blog covering the translation and interpreting profession in New Zealand. 

NZSTI NEWS

NZSTI Press Release: Treaty Principles Bill
25 Sep 2024
NZSTI stands in solidarity with Māori translators who have raised concerns over recent translation issues surrounding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Update on the “Call for action: interpreter pay rates and working conditions”
15 Aug 2024
Carolina Cannard shares with you a brief update on the “Call for action: interpreter pay rates and working conditions” to keep you all informed.
Demystifying the NAATI Certified Translator test
30 Jul 2024
Are you planning to sit the NAATI Certified Translator test? This article provides all the information and links you need to understand the process and how to prepare.
Presentations by super-star Chris Durban
10 Jun 2024
The Auckland branch was very fortunate at our May meeting to have superstar French–English translator Chris Durban present in person on ‘Expanding your client base: Identifying, courting and winning the business you want’.
New Student Membership Category
05 Mar 2024
NZSTI is pleased to introduce its new membership category for students. This category is tailored to students who are currently studying at tertiary institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand and who are intending to join the translation and interpreting industry.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Event

NAATI CPI Test Preparation Workshops - 2 half-day sessions

12 Oct 2024

If you are ready to sit the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test but want to know what to expect and brush up on your skills, this workshop is for you! Zoom link emailed to registered participants prior to the workshop. Check your spam folder or email us (weekdays only) for assistance.

Event

NAATI CPI Test Preparation Workshops - 2 half-day sessions

16 Nov 2024

If you are ready to sit the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test but want to know what to expect and brush up on your skills, this workshop is for you! Zoom link emailed to registered participants prior to the workshop. Check your spam folder or email us (weekdays only) for assistance.

Event

NAATI CPI Test Preparation Workshops - 2 half-day sessions

14 Dec 2024

If you are ready to sit the NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter test but want to know what to expect and brush up on your skills, this workshop is for you! Zoom link emailed to registered participants prior to the workshop. Check your spam folder or email us (weekdays only) for assistance.

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