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English (New Zealand) Linguistic Expert

40/hr

Remote

part-time

Posted November 13, 2026

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Key details

Pay: $40/hr
Location: Remote
Job type: part-time
Posted: November 13, 2026

Overview

As an English (New Zealand) Linguistic Expert, you’ll assess how well a large language model handles tasks such as translation, summarization, dialogue, and grammar correction. You’ll also refine and annotate language data so it reflects New Zealand usage, then share findings with AI researchers to support model training. The part-time role is remote and supports an AI research project with a leading research lab.

What You'll Do6

Assess the quality and accuracy of model-generated English across translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction, and other use cases.
Edit, refine, or rewrite content to meet New Zealand linguistic and cultural standards.
Annotate English text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
Spot model errors and gaps in its handling of language.
Work with AI researchers to improve model performance.
Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to inform ongoing model training.

Requirements7

Native or near-native fluency in New Zealand English.
Excellent command of English grammar, syntax, and style.
Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or English NLP data work.
Strong knowledge of New Zealand English nuances, regional variations, register, and context-appropriate usage.
Ability to distinguish New Zealand English from Australian, British, and American English.
Careful attention to detail when identifying subtle errors and unnatural phrasing.
Clear communication skills and experience working with distributed, remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications1

Interest in AI and large language model technologies.

Who Should Apply

A native or near-native New Zealand English speaker with professional language or NLP data experience will bring the right foundation. The role suits someone who can catch subtle language issues and explain how local usage differs from other English varieties.

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The rate is $40 per hour. Compensation is hourly for this part-time engagement, rather than a stated annual salary.

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Required skills

New Zealand EnglishEnglish GrammarEnglish SyntaxCopy EditingTranslationLinguistic AnnotationNatural Language ProcessingLarge Language ModelsText EvaluationSemantic Analysis

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