Overseas qualified applicants

Applications for registration from applicants who have undertaken their training overseas are considered on a case by case basis – the OTBNZ does not operate any form of accreditation system for overseas qualifications.   In making a decision about eligibility for registration, the OTBNZ assessors:

• consider the comparability of an applicant’s occupational therapy qualifications with the prescribed qualifications for registration in New Zealand
• determine whether there are any gaps in the qualifications, and if so, whether these gaps are mitigated by postgraduate experience and training. 

To read more about the application process and requirements, please see the Registration Information for Overseas Trained Occupational Therapists document.