Market analysis for translators and interpreters of te reo Māori
This report delivers a comprehensive market analysis of the workforce for te reo Māori translation and interpreting (T&I) to guide Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori – Māori Language Commission (TTWh) in planning certification growth over the next decade. It sits alongside a model that identifies current and projected demand, aligned with Māori and national demographic trends, as well as the ambitious Maihi Karauna language revitalisation goals.
This report reframes these challenges as opportunities for TTWh to provide leadership through setting robust certification standards, advocating for pay equity, enhancing workforce recognition, and advancing strategic collaborations.
