New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters (NZSTI)

Description

The New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters Incorporated (NZSTI) was established in 1985 as a representative body of practising professional translators and interpreters in New Zealand.

Member benefits

There are three regional branches in three main centres of New Zealand; Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury.

In addition to regular branch meetings in the main centres, the society also holds an annual conference, typically in one of the main centres. These forums and seminars ensure our members are up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the fields of translation and interpreting.

NZSTI Members, Affiliates and Observers also receive a free subscription to our journal "Word for Word". This contains feature articles pertinent to all practitioners, as well as reports on current activities around New Zealand and the world.

NZSTI also maintains an online directory. The contact details, the working languages and the specialities of each Member and each Affiliate are included in this ever-expanding directory. Its target readership includes the main users of interpreting and translation services in both the public and private sectors in New Zealand and overseas.

Principal activities

NZSTI is a nationally representative body of translators and interpreters that provides a networking forum for its members, represents members' interests, and promotes continued professional development, quality standards and awareness of the profession within government agencies and the wider community.

Training / Licensing / Certification

NZSTI is committed to increasing the skill base of its members. The society runs training programmes from time to time, as preparation for external examinations in translation and interpreting.

Affiliations

We are member of:

International Federation of Translators (FIT)

They are our members:

Sign Language Association of New Zealand (SLIANZ)