Interpreter Coordinator

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Exciting and challenging role providing support in decision making process
• Make a difference with Immigration New Zealand
• Salary range $60,727 – $70,625
• Permanent full-time | Auckland CBD 

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

A new and exciting opportunity has come about for a motivated Interpreter Co-ordinator in the Refugee Status Unit within the Refugee and Migrant Services Branch of Immigration New Zealand.  As Interpreter Co-ordinator you will contribute to the operations of MBIE by managing interpreter induction; scheduling interviews; and arranging translations. This is a busy and varied role in an inclusive and supportive team delivering important outcomes within the Immigration system.

About the team:
The Refugee and Migrant Services branch was established in 2019 and sits within Immigration New Zealand.  The Refugee Status Unit is responsible for deciding claims for Refugee and Protection Status in New Zealand.

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana -

Skills and Experience Required
 

• Excellent communication skills including sound written skills
• Ability to manage interpreters and booking schedules
• Data entry skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to deliver presentations and training sessions
• Working without supervision managing and organising fluctuating workloads in sometimes stressful situations
• Good appreciation of quality service delivery and excellent organising ability
• Ability to deliver in strict timeframes
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

For your application to be considered you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a Permanent Resident Visa.  

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. 

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Emily Boyd at emily.boyd@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18384 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11.59pm.