根据新西兰法定陆路运输管理机构、新西兰皇家机构——新西兰交通运输局（New Zealand Transport Agency）官网信息，持非英语语言书写的且未失效的驾照配上指定译员提供的英文翻译件可在新西兰合法驾车12个月。

原文:
If your overseas driver licence or permit isn't in English you must provide an accurate English translation when you are driving and when you want to convert your overseas licence to a New Zealand licence. The translation must be provided by:
1.an NZ Transport Agency authorised translation service, or
2.a diplomatic representative at a high commission, embassy or consulate, or
3.the authority that issued your overseas licence.
The following documents may also be acceptable as a translation:
1.an international driving permit – issued in accordance with a United Nations Convention on road traffic
2.a translation document issued by a Notary Public Office in China.

如果您的海外驾驶执照或许可证不是英文的，您必须在驾车时和希望将海外驾照转换为新西兰驾照时提供准确的英文翻译件。
翻译件必须由以下单位／人员提供（其中之一）：
1.新西兰交通部授权翻译
2.高级委员会，大使馆或领事馆的外交代表
3.签发海外执照的机关
以下文件也可作为被认可的翻译件：
1.国际驾驶许可证 - 根据“联合国道路交通公约”签发的。
2.由中国公证处出具的翻译文件。