Educational Interpreter - Wharenui School

• Assist with learner success
• Join our Enrolled Teaching Team
• Variety and opportunity for development

ABOUT US / MŌ MĀTOU

At Ko Taku Reo we work to nurture the social and emotional wellbeing of New Zealand’s Deaf and hard of hearing children and help them form their own identity; as well as providing support and resources to help them reach their academic potential. You will be joining a nationwide team and you will share their passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality education and services to Deaf and hard of hearing students and their whānau we support. 

THE ROLE / TE MAHI

We are seeking a permanent, fulltime Educational Interpreter to work with and support our learners and teaching team at Wharenui School. The successful applicant will be required to interpret and translate in and around the educational setting ensuring that the student/s are able to understand, fully participate and achieve. Ability to adapt to the style of teaching as well as the needs and language level of the learner is essential to this role. 

ABOUT YOU / MŌ KOE

• Prerequisites to be successful in this role are:
• Approved qualifications in New Zealand Sign Language and interpreter training
• Previous experience working in educational settings, sign language resource development and translations services, would be preferred, but is not essential
• A current drivers licence
• Highly motivated, flexible, and capable of managing one's own workload
• Understanding and respect of Deaf culture
• Desire to focus on the needs of learners
• Flexible and able to adapt to a variety of situations and needs

Our ideal candidate will be someone who has a passion for education, communication and success and can adapt across a range of age ranges and learning levels and will also be registered with the Sign Language Interpreters Association of New Zealand.

HOW TO APPLY / ME PEHEA TE TONO

If you are interested in joining a fast-paced team where you can help us make a positive impact, apply online at https://kotakureo.schooljobs.nz/Job/Educational-Interpreter-Wharenui-School/Canterbury/4487.

Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.  We may choose to interview prior to closing so please apply early. 

 Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 21 May 2025.