Professional interpreting and translation across 70+ languages, nationwide.
Supporting healthcare, legal, business and community organisations across New Zealand with trained, experienced and carefully vetted interpreters and translators. In person, by phone or by video, with a fast turnaround on every booking.
Some of the organisations we work with
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Who we help.
Tell us what you need and we'll match the right interpreter or translator to it.
Where we work
Sector specialists, not generalists.
Healthcare, legal, business and community settings may demand a different kind of interpreter. We brief, vet and match each interpreter to the setting.
Healthcare interpreting
Supporting clinics, hospitals, specialists, surgical settings and ACC appointments.
- Experienced medical interpreters
- Support for consultations, procedures and follow-ups
- Understanding of healthcare terminology and environments
Legal interpreting
Professional interpreting for legal environments.
- Client meetings and consultations
- Understanding of legal terminology and processes
- Confidential and accurate communication
Business & events interpreting
Supporting organisations across a wide range of professional settings.
- Meetings, training and site visits
- Conferences and international delegations
- Tourism and commercial environments
Community organisations
Supporting NGOs, charities, community organisations and support services.
- Briefed interpreters who understand the process
- Support for sensitive community and welfare contexts
- Available in person, by phone, or by video
Who we work with
Organisations across every sector.
- Healthcare & Medical: private hospitals, specialist clinics, radiology, allied health, GP practices and other healthcare providers
- Legal & Justice: law firms, legal services and justice-related organisations
- Government & Public Services: government agencies, councils and public-sector organisations
- Business & Corporate: businesses of all sizes requiring interpreting or translation for staff, customers, meetings and operations
- Construction & Trades: construction companies, contractors and workplaces with multilingual teams
- Education & Training: schools, tertiary institutions, training providers and education organisations
- Community & Not-for-Profit: NGOs, charities, community organisations and support services
- Immigration & Settlement: organisations supporting migrants, refugees and people navigating immigration or settlement services
- Events, Conferences & Delegations: conferences, international delegations, business meetings and multilingual events
Why teams choose us
- Professional interpreters, matched to each booking
- Precision, confidentiality and context on every booking
- Locally owned, New Zealand wide: in person, by phone and by video
- Fast turnaround: enquiries answered on the day
About Language Solutions
"Our business is built on a simple principle: the quality of communication depends on the quality of the interpreter."
Language Solutions Aotearoa is a locally owned New Zealand provider of professional interpreting and translation services, supporting healthcare, legal, business and community organisations nationwide.
We work exclusively with trained, experienced and carefully vetted interpreters, delivering accurate, culturally appropriate communication.
We are also committed to fair and equitable interpreter conditions, recognising that high standards go hand in hand with valuing the people delivering the service.
About us →What our clients say
Rated 5 stars on Google.
Real reviews from the coordinators, clinics and organisations we work with across New Zealand.
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!
I have been a part of Sports Doctors for over three years and we have never worked with such an efficient and wonderful Team! Their will to go above and beyond to help when they can has been taken into great appreciation! So thank you Ella and the team at Language Solutions for making our lives easier too! Would recommend highly.
I'm very impressed with LSA's services. The turnaround for my business document translation was very fast. I'm also very pleased with the performance of the interpreter who assisted us with interpreting for our overseas business. Highly recommend.
We had a great experience with Language Solutions Interpreter Services. The interpreters were professional, clear, and very helpful. Communication was easy and smooth throughout, and clients were very happy. I would happily recommend their services to others.
Language Solutions provide an amazing service. The process to book an interpreter is easy and we have been very impressed with the efficiency of responses and meeting some of the amazing interpreters. Thanks.
Why clients choose us
Built on the quality of the interpreter.
Languages
Seventy and counting.
A snapshot of the languages most often booked through our interpreter network. If you don't see yours, ask. Chances are we have someone.
FAQ
Quick answers.
How quickly can you confirm a booking?
Booking enquiries are answered on the day. Urgent healthcare and legal requests are prioritised: tick the "urgent" box on the form, or call 0800 833 225 directly.
Are your interpreters certified?
Our interpreters are carefully selected based on their qualifications, training and professional interpreting experience. Many hold recognised qualifications, including NAATI certification, while others bring extensive practical experience in their language and specialist sectors. We also consider sector-specific experience when assigning interpreters, particularly for healthcare and legal settings.
Can you handle Immigration NZ translations?
Yes, certified translations prepared to the standards required by Immigration NZ, NZTA driver-licence conversions, the Courts and statutory bodies. We also handle birth, marriage and death certificates, academic qualifications and statutory declarations.
Do you cover regions outside the main centres?
Yes. We're a nationwide service with in-person interpreters in all major cities. Phone and video interpreting is available anywhere in New Zealand at short notice.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on language, mode (in person / phone / video), duration and sector. Send through the form below or call 0800 833 225 and we'll come back with a quote within one business day.
Book or quote
Tell us what you need. We'll come back to you on the day.
In-person interpreter, phone or video booking, document translation quote, or just a question: drop it in the form. For urgent healthcare or legal bookings, the phone is faster.