The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) are now in a position to fund second tests for all interpreters issued entitlement notes.
In order to benefit from this funding, interpreters must have an MBIE-issued entitlement note and must book a test date for NAATI test/s, funded by MBIE, by 5pm (New Zealand time) on 30 June 2025. Interpreters can find the test/s MBIE has agreed to fund in their entitlement note issued from MBIE. The next available NAATI test date will likely be after 30 June 2025, but you must have made the booking by the cut-off date.
It is highly recommended that interpreters book their second test as soon as possible to allow NAATI time to confirm the test booking by the closing date.
If interpreters have not booked their test/s by 5pm (New Zealand time) on 30 June 2025, they will need to pay for any second NAATI tests themselves. MBIE will not honour any outstanding entitlement notes after that time.
If you were issued an entitlement note and have already booked but not yet sat a second NAATI test, please contact the Language Assistance Services inbox at las@mbie.govt.nz
How to book a test
- If you do not have an active application, please log in to your myNAATI portal and submit your application. Make sure to indicate that your application will be sponsored by MBIE and upload your entitlement note.
- NAATI will process your application. This may take a few days, so it is recommended you submit your application by 23 June 2025 at the latest.
- Once your application has been approved, log in to myNAATI and select “Manage my tests”. There you will be able to select a test date. If you have trouble booking a test date, please contact info@naati.com.au as soon as possible, and make sure to include your customer number and indicate that your application is being sponsored by MBIE.
If you have any questions, please contact the Language Assistance Services inbox at las@mbie.govt.nz
You can also find helpful information on NZSTI's FAQ page.