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
Consultation of the Recertification Programme
We consulted with the profession and key stakeholders about the proposal to introduce a Recertification Programme for (i) New Graduates, (ii) those Returning to Practice, (iii) Overseas practitioners including Trans-Tasman applications and (iv) Restoration to the Register. We received submissions from 5 practitioners and the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. We have decided to establish the Recertification Programme. However, this would not apply to practitioners applying for registration under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement. The programme will be gazetted to become operational by 1 May 2020. More information will be available on our website shortly.
Submissions to English Language Policy consultation
We consulted with the profession and stakeholders about changes to the English Language Policy for applicants wishing to register in New Zealand as occupational therapists. We received 17 responses and after careful consideration of the responses, we have made changes to the policy. Please click here for the updated policy, and here for the summary of the subsequent changes, and the submissions.
Symposiums/Hui 2020
Following the success of 2019 hui/ symposiums, the Board will be holding four symposiums/hui again next year – all in May. The symposiums/hui will return to the main centres of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, and will take place on consecutive Wednesdays of May 6, May 13, May 20 & May 27. The details and the theme of the hui will be available in the new year.
OTBNZ Webinar Series
- The Role of the ePortfolio Supervisor Webinar – Powerpoint – View recording
- ePortfolio audit process –Powerpoint
- Supervision for new graduate/overseas/return to practice – Powerpoint – View recording
- Removing new graduate/overseas/return to practice conditions – Powerpoint – View recording
- Health Information Privacy Act – Powerpoint – View recording
- Q and A with the Registrar – View recording
Christmas Newsletter
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Occupational Therapist Workforce
Submission to Health Select Committee
General
Health Practitioner Disciplinary Tribunal (HPDT)
HPDT decisions for occupational therapists can be seen here
