JS.SAM.032 Senior Interpreter - Team A
BH-342640
Posted: 14/09/2026
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- Papua New Guinea Port Moresby
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JS.SAM.032 Senior Interpreter - Team A
Position Title: JS.SAM.032 Senior Interpreter - Team A
Grade: NJS 12
The National Judicial Staff Services (NJSS) has initiated a major organisational restructure to strengthen its workforce and enhance the delivery of efficient, effective, and quality support services to the Judiciary and courts throughout Papua New Guinea. We invite suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated Papua New Guineans to apply for the position of Senior Interpreter - Team A within the Courtroom Services unit based in Waigani.
Role Overview:
The Senior Interpreter - Team A plays a pivotal role in the Courtroom Services unit of the Supreme and National court of Papua New Guinea, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural sensitivity in all interpretations. This position bridges communication barriers, enabling clear and effective participation for all court participants, regardless of language. The role is essential for upholding the justice system's integrity by facilitating equal access and understanding in legal proceedings. Supreme Court Act. National Court Act. Sheriff Act. Supreme Court Rules. National Court Rules. Practice Directions.
Key Responsibilities
Please Note: Applications must be submitted in Word format. Kindly reference the job ID JS.SAM.032 and include your staff ID in your application.
Seize this opportunity to contribute to justice delivery in Papua New Guinea by applying today. Let your skills drive excellence at NJSS.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Position Title: JS.SAM.032 Senior Interpreter - Team A
Grade: NJS 12
The National Judicial Staff Services (NJSS) has initiated a major organisational restructure to strengthen its workforce and enhance the delivery of efficient, effective, and quality support services to the Judiciary and courts throughout Papua New Guinea. We invite suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated Papua New Guineans to apply for the position of Senior Interpreter - Team A within the Courtroom Services unit based in Waigani.
Role Overview:
The Senior Interpreter - Team A plays a pivotal role in the Courtroom Services unit of the Supreme and National court of Papua New Guinea, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural sensitivity in all interpretations. This position bridges communication barriers, enabling clear and effective participation for all court participants, regardless of language. The role is essential for upholding the justice system's integrity by facilitating equal access and understanding in legal proceedings. Supreme Court Act. National Court Act. Sheriff Act. Supreme Court Rules. National Court Rules. Practice Directions.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret spoken communications accurately and impartially in court proceedings.
- Ensure understanding and cultural nuances are conveyed correctly.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all interpreted information.
- Collaborate with court personnel to ensure smooth courtroom operations.
- Prepare for court sessions by reviewing case files and legal terminology.
- Provide feedback for the continuous improvement of interpretation services.
- Manage and organize interpretation resources and tools.
- Act as a liaison for communication between non-English speakers and the court.
- Document interpretation services provided for records and quality assurance.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor in Linguistic.
- 4 or more years of professional interpreting experience, preferably in a legal or courtroom setting.
- Sufficient familiarity with legal terminology and courtroom procedures.
- Comprehensive understanding of cultural nuances and ethical standards in interpretation.
- Advanced knowledge in a range of languages relevant to the court's needs, including rare and indigenous languages.
- Exceptional linguistic skills in multiple languages.
- Strong ethical judgment and professionalism.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliability.
- Adaptability.
- Proactive Problem-Solving Attitude.
- Confidentiality.
- Degree in Linguistics, Translation Studies, or related field of study.
- Proven experience in leading a team of interpreters in a judicial setting.
Please Note: Applications must be submitted in Word format. Kindly reference the job ID JS.SAM.032 and include your staff ID in your application.
Seize this opportunity to contribute to justice delivery in Papua New Guinea by applying today. Let your skills drive excellence at NJSS.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.