Certified Translation Services in New Zealand
Moana Translations is a certified translation agency based in Auckland, New Zealand. Led by Mar Colomer Calleja — NZSTI-registered and NZTA-approved — it specialises in official translations from Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and Catalan into English, and from English into Spanish.
Translations are officially recognised by NZTA (New Zealand Transport Agency), Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority). Over 500 five-star Google reviews. 7+ years of professional experience. 100% online service.
Moana Translations is a family-run certified translation agency based in Auckland, New Zealand. We specialise in translating documents from Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Catalan into English for official use in New Zealand. We can also translate from English into Spanish when needed.
Our translations are officially recognised by NZTA (New Zealand Transport Agency), Immigration New Zealand (INZ), and NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority).
More than 500 five-star reviews on Google.
Moana Translations is led by Mar Colomer Calleja, a qualified legal, audiovisual and literary translator originally from Valencia, Spain. She works in Spanish, English, Catalan, Italian, French and Portuguese, and specialises in certified translations for New Zealand procedures. With more than seven years of professional experience, Mar combines expertise with fast, friendly communication and a people-centred approach.
We translate overseas driver licences into English for use with NZTA, car rental companies and insurance. Fast turnaround and accepted throughout New Zealand. You must carry the printed translation (in colour) together with your original licence when driving.
Certified translations for visa and residency applications, including partner visas, work visas, student visas, Working Holiday visas, and others. Documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, police certificates, employment references, bank statements, and other supporting documents required by Immigration New Zealand.
We translate academic transcripts, diplomas, certificates and other documents required by NZQA for qualification assessment.
We translate from the following languages into English:
We can also translate from English into Spanish when needed.
New Zealand (100% online service, based in Auckland)
Most certified translations are delivered within 24 hours. Express services (1–2 hours) are available for urgent requests, subject to availability.
Indicative pricing (NZD):
Most other documents typically range from NZD 30–40 depending on format and complexity. Discounts available for multi-document orders. Final price is confirmed after we review your documents (legibility, handwritten text, layout, and file quality).
We accept cash, bank transfers (NZD, USD, AUD, EUR, GBP, UYU), and online payment methods including PayPal, Wise, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and debit or credit cards (Visa and Mastercard). You don't need to pay until we contact you with a detailed quote.
PDF, JPG, PNG, and DOCX (Word documents).
Yes. Our certified translations are fully accepted by NZTA (New Zealand Transport Agency), INZ (Immigration New Zealand) and NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority). Mar Colomer Calleja is a recognised translator appearing on official lists.
Most certified translations are delivered within 24 hours. For urgent requests, we offer express services with delivery in 1–2 hours, subject to availability.
Yes, we offer express translation services for urgent requests. Contact us with your requirements and we'll confirm if we can meet your deadline.
We accept PDF files, clear photos in JPG or PNG format, and Word documents (DOCX only). Make sure all text is legible and all pages are included.
We usually work weekdays, but we can sometimes accommodate standard translations on weekends or public holidays depending on availability. If you have multiple documents or an urgent deadline, ask us about an express delivery option. Always get in touch — we'll tell you what's possible.
After you submit your documents, we'll send you a quote. Once you confirm, we'll provide payment details. We accept cash, bank transfers, and online payment methods including PayPal, Wise, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and debit or credit cards (Visa and Mastercard).
Yes. Licences must be translated if they are not fully in English, even if they contain some English text.
Yes, we can work from clear, legible photos. Ensure the photo is well-lit, in focus, and shows the entire document. If the quality is not sufficient, we'll let you know.
Mar Colomer Calleja is listed on official registers: