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Interpreting · Healthcare interpreting in Aotearoa

Healthcare interpreting in Aotearoa

Trained medical interpreters for clinics, hospitals, specialist appointments and surgical settings — briefed for clinical terminology and the realities of a consult room.

Compliance & confidentiality

NAATI-certified, confidential by default.

NAATI-certified interpreters

Our non-NZSL interpreters hold NAATI certification or are working towards it — the recognised standard for professional interpreting. NZSL interpreters hold their own recognised qualifications.

Confidentiality is the default

Our interpreters work under confidentiality obligations on every booking, and we handle your details under our privacy policy.

Common scenarios

Where this work usually lands.

  • GP, specialist and outpatient consultations
  • Pre-operative consent, surgery and post-op follow-up
  • Mental-health and counselling sessions, where rapport matters
  • ACC assessments and rehabilitation appointments

Most-requested languages

Languages we match most often here.

Related translation

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How we deliver

In person, by phone, or by video.

In person

Interpreters dispatched in and around the main centres.

By phone

Fast to arrange, anywhere in Aotearoa.

By video

For remote and short-notice work, with visual context.

Trust signal

Why teams keep coming back.

Our healthcare interpreters are NAATI-certified to the recognised standard for professional interpreting, and understand the protocols of clinical settings — from infection control to the sensitivity of a difficult diagnosis.

Absolutely outstanding! Efficient and effective communication, well presented staff, goes above and beyond! We would give 20 stars if we could! An absolute delight to work with - highly recommended!
Otautahi Orthopaedics Google review · 7 months ago

FAQ

Quick answers.

Can you cover urgent or same-day clinical appointments?

Yes. Tick the urgent box on the booking form or call 0800 833 225 — phone and video interpreting can usually be arranged at short notice, with in-person interpreters dispatched where time allows.

Are your healthcare interpreters trained for medical settings?

Yes. We match NAATI-certified interpreters with healthcare experience, briefed for clinical terminology and the protocols of a consult room or ward.

Is patient information kept confidential?

Confidentiality is the default on every booking. Our interpreters work under confidentiality obligations and we handle your details under our privacy policy.

Do you support phone and video for telehealth?

Yes. Phone and video interpreting suit telehealth and short-notice appointments anywhere in Aotearoa; in-person interpreting is available in and around the main centres.

Can you interpret for mental-health and counselling sessions?

Yes. We match interpreters who are mindful of the rapport and sensitivity these sessions require, and who understand the importance of accurate, faithful interpreting.

Book a healthcare interpreter.

In person, by phone, or by video. Most enquiries answered the same business day.

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