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Little Kiwi Linguist – Linking you to language

Our agency was established in April 2015 by Jenna Milesi, a freelance Russian to English translator and Full Member of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters (NZSTI). Since then the agency has seen significant growth and has grown 8 times it's initial size since its creation, and we’re now able to translate more than 15 different languages into English; providing certified translations for business, legal and personal use.

Little Kiwi Linguist is an NZTA approved agency and meaning you can trust us to translate your driver’s license to the approved standards. Our translations can be used for Immigration New Zealand (INZ) purposes, so whether you need help with immigration documentation or simply need someone to cast an expert eye over your business papers, our team of experienced translators will be happy to help.

About Our Founder

Jenna Milesi (formerly Naruseviciene) is a full Member of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters (NZSTI), based in Christchurch, New Zealand. With over 8 years’ experience in translating an extensive variety of official and personal documents from Russian to English, Jenna has always applied an unparalleled level of quality and expertise to her craft.

Experienced Translator and Teacher

Specialising in personal documentation, Jenna is used to working with a wide range of documents including CVs, birth and marriage certificates, immigration documents and other sensitive, valuable items. She has worked extensively with businesses, individuals and immigration services, enabling her to gain a unique insight into the procedures and processes surrounding New Zealand immigration. Her love of language led her to become a Russian and English teacher, collaborating with language learning companies across the globe and nurturing that love in her students.

Managing Director & Chief Translator

Today Jenna is the Managing Director and Chief Translator for Little Kiwi Linguist, overseeing a team of translators across 15 languages. This passion for language, combined with an in-depth understanding of official documents and immigration requirements and an ethical approach, is what we believe makes us a little bit special.

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About Our Director of Operations

Joona Toivanen is our Director of Operations and makes sure our processes and systems are running smoothly, Joona is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. With almost 5 years' experience in the IT industry (including working with the big guys in such companies as Microsoft and Nokia), Joona an extensive experience in making systems and processes run as efficiently as they possibly can, Joona has always applied an unparalleled level of critical thinking, insight and innovation in his work.

Experienced IT Guru

Joona has a Master's degree in the IT sector from the University of Oulu (Finland) and specialises in IT and digital system. Joona is used to working with a wide range of different software systems, quality testing procedures, and security systems.

Director of Operations

Today Joona is the Director of Operations for Little Kiwi Linguist, overseeing the overall company's systems, procedures, and accounts. This passion for numbers and systems, combined with an in-depth understanding of how his work helps keep the business running smoothly and efficiently, and an innovative approach, is what we believe makes us a little bit special.

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Our Team

Karen Gibney

Karen Gibney

Spanish ↔ English Translator

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Translation and Interpreting from Auckland University of Technology (pending graduation Dec 2017).
  • Diploma in Business (Level 5), Te Wananga, New Zealand.
  • Bachelor of Education majoring in ESL and English Pedagogy.

Hobbies:

  • Reading, surfing the net, push biking and walking.

Camila Alba Pilar García

Camila Alba Pilar García

Spanish ↔ English Translator

Qualifications:

  • Sworn translator certified by the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) Specialised in Law.

Hobbies:

  • Travelling, photography, museums and art.

Aurora Serani

Aurora Serani

English → Albanian → French Translator

Qualifications:

  • Master of Science in Technical-Literary Translation and Interpretation, University of Tirana, Albania.

Hobbies:

  • I love translation, because every experience is learning process!

Emma Tanaka

Emma Tanaka

English → Japanese Translator

Qualifications:

  • Graduate Diploma in Arts in Translation, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.
  • Technical Translation Course at Fellow Academy (Japan)

Hobbies:

  • Cafe-hopping, Video games and walks with my dog Finnegan