Printer-friendly VersionLet's Talk: Guidelines For Government Agencies Hiring Interpreters
In New Zealand, every individual has the legal right to an interpreter when dealing with the law, with health service providers or during elections, in keeping with Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Download revised version of 'Let's Talk: Guidelines for Government Agencies Hiring Interpreters'. In pdf format, file size 150kb. You need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. You can download this program free from the Adobe site.
What’s inside ‘Let’s Talk’
In Part 1:
- Why trained interpreters should be used.
- where to get an interpreter.
- How to work with an interpreter.
- The importance of interview briefing and debriefing with the interpreter.
- How to contract and pay the interpreter.
In Parts 2 and 3:
- Practical information for government agencies on the process of hiring and working with trained community interpreters.
- The key issues in using trained and competent interpreters in government agencies.
The first edition is still available in hard copy, please contact us for copies of the first edition (published) or second edition (photocopy).