What is the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ)?
The Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ) is a health regulatory authority. We ensure the safety of consumers using occupational therapy services. We do this by making sure all occupational therapists meet the specifications of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
Latest News
Please note the OTBNZ will be closed over the Christmas break from Thursday midday, 24 December 2020 and will reopen on Tuesday, 05 January 2021.
Read our Christmas Newsletter
Expressions of Interest to review OTBNZ competencies and code of ethics. Here is the background information and analysis
Watch our latest In Conversation with Drs Penelope Kinney and Ellen Nicholson
Survey results on OTBNZ training for supervisors
Information and Consultation document for the development of standards for occupational therapists involved in driving assessments and vehicle modifications
Read our latest email update and guide on the Recertification Programme
View our 2020 Annual Report
View our latest COVID-19 update
Read the new Ministry of Health Policy on students completing training placements during COVID-19 Alert Levels 1 – 4
View our call for expressions of interest for Professional Conduct and Competence Review Committee members
We have 5 new board members and 2 re-appointments to our Board. Read the gazette here
We are deeply saddened by the passing away of Wereta Wairakau Pahau (Matua Rackie), our Tikanga Advisor and kaumatua, on Tuesday, June 30. Rackie has been an integral part of the Board’s journey on maintaining and developing cultural safety. He will be profoundly missed by the Board, its staff and practitioners. Our prayers and thoughts go out to whaea Iris and whānau. Read more here
Read the letter from heads of occupational therapy programmes at AUT and Otago Polytechnic here
Read all our COVID-19 related updates and resources here
View our In Conversation interviews with practitioners here
2020 Webinar Series: Second Tuesday every month at 2.30 PM
Supervision and the new Recertification Programme – Powerpoint – View Recording
New Recertification Programme – View Recording
How to apply for your Annual Practising Certificate – Powerpoint – View Recording
Moving to the new ePortfolio cycle – Powerpoint – View Recording
Te Rito Bicultural Competency Elearning Module
This course is available to anyone who has a current practising certificate. Contact Terito@otboard.org.nz for your login details
Health Practitioner Disciplinary Tribunal (HPDT) decisions for occupational therapists can be seen here
