Interpreting · Healthcare interpreting in New Zealand
Healthcare interpreting in New Zealand
Experienced healthcare interpreters for hospitals, clinics, specialist appointments and surgical settings, with the professional skills, healthcare experience and cultural understanding required for clear and sensitive communication.
Compliance & confidentiality
Professional interpreters, confidential by default.
Professional interpreters
Our interpreters are carefully selected based on their qualifications, training, professional experience and relevant healthcare experience. Many hold NAATI certification, while others bring extensive professional interpreting experience and sector expertise. Our NZSL interpreters hold recognised NZSL qualifications.
Confidentiality is the default
Our interpreters work under confidentiality obligations on every booking, and we handle your information in accordance with our privacy policy.
Common scenarios
Where we work.
- GP, specialist and outpatient consultations
- Pre-operative consultations, surgical settings and post-operative follow-up
- Mental health and counselling appointments
- 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
Professional interpreters available for healthcare appointments in and around New Zealand's main centres.
By phone
Fast to arrange and available anywhere in New Zealand.
By video
A flexible option for remote and short-notice appointments where visual communication is important.
Some of the organisations we work with
Trusted by providers nationwide
Why our clients choose us.
Our healthcare interpreters combine professional interpreting skills with experience in clinical environments. They understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and sensitivity, and are experienced in supporting communication across everything from routine appointments to complex and sensitive healthcare conversations.
We work with more than 130 organisations nationwide across healthcare, legal, business and community settings.
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!
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 often be arranged at short notice, while in-person availability will depend on language, location and timing.
Are your healthcare interpreters trained for medical settings?
We match bookings with professional interpreters who have relevant healthcare experience wherever possible, taking into account the language, type of appointment, location and any specific requirements of the booking.
Is patient information kept confidential?
Yes. Our interpreters work under confidentiality obligations on every booking, and we handle your information in accordance with our privacy policy.
Do you support phone and video interpreting for telehealth?
Yes. Phone and video interpreting are available for telehealth and remote appointments throughout New Zealand. In-person interpreting is also available in and around the main centres.
Can you interpret for mental health and counselling sessions?
Yes. We understand that continuity, rapport and sensitivity can be particularly important in mental health and counselling settings. We match these bookings carefully, taking into account relevant experience and the requirements of the appointment.
Book a healthcare interpreter.
In person, by phone, or by video. All enquiries answered on the day.