New Zealand : Sacred Materials Language Coordinator

New Zealand : Sacred Materials Language Coordinator

Auckland, New Zealand (No Local) – Permanent, full-time position based at the Pacific Area Office in Takapuna, Auckland.

The Communication and Publishing Department (CPD) is seeking a Sacred Materials Language Coordinator.

This role reports to the Area Translation Manager and will be part of a global team.

The SM Language Coordinator will support and develop a diverse team of external translators across multiple languages, focusing on hymnbook projects and sacred materials initiatives within the Area, with potential involvement in temple and scripture projects in the future, both within the Area and globally as needed.

The role focuses on aligning internal and external resources to achieve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the global delivery of sacred materials.

It includes project management responsibilities, the use of translation tools and technologies to coordinate tasks and timelines, and supporting headquarters and Area Language Supervisors in strengthening team capabilities and ensuring successful project execution.

Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented and adept at navigating technological tools and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

Communicates with language offices to determine resource availability for sacred music translation and production projects

Makes location and travel arrangements for hymnbook projects and production teams in multiple areas

Assists sacred materials linguists with document creation, job assignments, job tracking, and resource management

Uses standard processes to ensure timely completion of projects, including managing communication, project expectations and payment with translation team members

Creates and administers surveys for sacred music projects

Typically coordinates sensitive, confidential, high-profile projects

Travels internationally to assist with project and resource needs

Other duties as assigned by the Sacred Materials Coordination Team Lead or the Area Translation Manager

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (preferably in business, linguistics, translation or a related field) or an equivalent combination of education and / or experience.

Plus 3 years of experience in project management or a related field.

Mastery of spoken and written English and at least one other language, including vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and syntax.

Broad knowledge of history, political and economic circumstances, cultural differences, and localization needs in a globalized world.

Proven skills in project management, time management, interpersonal communication, coaching, problem solving and the ability to work under pressure.

Ability to interact with external and internal resources to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner and according to client specifications.

Ability to navigate through translation and business management tools, web interfaces, reading briefs and instructions, including entering data and downloading and uploading files.

Ability to provide basic technical support to translation and business management systems users.

Strong computer skills, including proficiency with operating systems and Office 365 applications.

Knowledge of Church doctrine, policies, and ecclesiastical organization.

Knowledge of word processing, graphic production and language recording best practices.

Familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools.

Only candidates who have legal work eligibility to hold employment in New Zealand should apply.

Job Information

Job Identification

Job Category CM - Communications, Public Relations & Marketing

Posting Date 10 / 20 / 2025, 01 : 12 AM

Locations 11 Huron Street, Auckland,

• , NZ (No Local)

Apply Before 11 / 03 / 2025, 04 : 00 AM

Job Schedule Full time

Regular or Temporary Regular

Worker Type Employee

Number of Openings 1

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