NZ Sign Language Interpreter Position Available

Applications are invited to apply for the position of full-time Sign Language Interpreter - Disability Information and Support, Student Services University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

The Sign Language Interpreter will provide, and coordinate where appropriate, a sign language interpreting service to Deaf Students attending Otago University. The Sign Language Interpreter provides the communication link between Deaf and hearing people. Those people may include staff, students or visitors to the university.
The successful applicant would be expected to have a recognised qualification in Sign Language Interpreting, and experience of interpreting in educational settings. They should be a member of the Sign Language Interpreters Association of NZ (or equivalent), have a working knowledge of the SLIANZ Code of Ethics (or equivalent), and the ability to apply the Code of Ethics appropriately in the tertiary education environment. They will also be expected to have an awareness and understanding of Deaf culture and disability issues, a sound understanding of University structure, and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. They would also need to be able to work flexible hours.
 
The successful applicant will join a team of 10 staff and a large number of casual workers.
 
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Applications quoting reference number G06/800 close on Wednesday 10th January 2007
 
The full Job description  and Application Information will be on the University website http://www.otago.ac.nz/vacancies    from the 16th of December 2006.

For further information contact Donna-Rose McKay, Manager, Disability Information and Support, Student Services,  Tel 00 64 3 479 8245, Fax 00 64 3 4795873, SMS 027 5561935, Email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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