Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand

Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand Fostering faith and confidence into the profession The Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ) is a health regulatory authority.

Our primary role consists of:
(i) Protecting the health and safety of the public
(ii) Setting the qualifications needed for becoming an occupational therapist
(iii) Setting the standards for clinical competence, cultural competence, and ethical conduct of occupational therapists
(iv) Registering occupational therapists and re-certifying them each year
(v) Reviewing and ensuring the competen

ce of occupational therapists

Please see our Social Media Terms of Use:
https://otboard.org.nz/document/7190/OTBNZ%20Social%20Media%20Terms%20of%20Use%202023.pdf

Our Mahuru September pānui is out now. In this months issue you will find: • Message from the Chief Executive• ATSNZ Dis...
31/08/2026

Our Mahuru September pānui is out now.

In this months issue you will find:

• Message from the Chief Executive
• ATSNZ Disability Expo
• November 2026 National Virtual Hui
• Consultation Documents
• AI use in relation to regulation
• Informed consent
• Seeking funding for research or education
• ePortfolio reminder
• Kōrero with Matt Janssen
• Helpful Hint: Accessing previous ePortfolios
• In case you missed it: Code of Conduct and Ethics Webinar

Our Here-turi-kōkā pānui is out now. In this month's issue, you will find:• Message from the Chief Executive• Consultati...
31/07/2026

Our Here-turi-kōkā pānui is out now.
In this month's issue, you will find:
• Message from the Chief Executive
• Consultation on reviewed Scope, Competencies, and Advanced Practice
• New Board Member Bio: Neeka Aicken
• November 2026 National Virtual Hui
• 2026/28 ePortfolio cycle: Supervisor nomination and statements
• March 2027 Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau Hui
• Update Naming Policy
• Consultation on reviewed Accreditation Standards
• Kōrero with Sioux
• ACC seeking members for an Allied Health Reference Group
• Helpful Hint: Accessing previous ePortfolios
• In case you missed it: Code of Conduct and Ethics Webinar
Follow this link to read it: https://mailchi.mp/otboard.org.nz/august-17454044

Our Code of Conduct and Ethics Webinar is available to be viewed on YouTube. Follow this link to watch it: https://youtu...
14/07/2026

Our Code of Conduct and Ethics Webinar is available to be viewed on YouTube.

Follow this link to watch it: https://youtu.be/3by3DE89V68?si=Yc5aFLAOEhSgsUjd

Click here to view the Slideshow:https://otbnz.in1touch.org/document/8572/CoCE%20Webinar%20Slideshow.pdf

Click here to view the Q&A document:https://otbnz.in1touch.org/document/8571/Q%20and%20A%20CoCE%20Webinar%202020707.pdf

The OTBNZ office will be closed on Friday, 10 July 2026, for MatarikiWe will reopen on Monday, 13 July.For any urgent ma...
06/07/2026

The OTBNZ office will be closed on Friday, 10 July 2026, for Matariki

We will reopen on Monday, 13 July.

For any urgent matters, please email [email protected] and our team will respond to you at the soonest available time.

Kia ora koutou The Ministry of Health have advised us this morning ( 2 July 2026) that the HPCAA Amendment Bill will hav...
02/07/2026

Kia ora koutou


The Ministry of Health have advised us this morning ( 2 July 2026) that the HPCAA Amendment Bill will have its first reading in the House today.

The following link is to the NZ Parliament website, Bills and Laws page:https://bills.parliament.nz/v/6/766996E2-C88D-4ADC-CCF1-08DEB47E5457?lang=en


We do not know what time this afternoon the first reading of the Amendment Bill will be in the House.

Please be assured we will keep you updated on the outcome from today.

Our Hōngongoi July pānui is out now.In this month's issue, you will find:• Message from the Chief Executive• 2026/28 ePo...
01/07/2026

Our Hōngongoi July pānui is out now.

In this month's issue, you will find:
• Message from the Chief Executive
• 2026/28 ePortfolio cycle: Supervisors to be nominated by 30 June
• Open consultation: Naming Policy
• Project update: Scope, Competencies, and Advanced Practice
• Kōreo with Margaret Fish
• Health response to global fuel and supply chain pressures
• Helpful Hint: Informed Consent
• In case you missed it...

Follow this link to read it: https://mailchi.mp/otboard.org.nz/july-17453317

Reminder: The Code of Conduct and Ethics Webinar is happening this Wednesday, 1st July.Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026Time:...
29/06/2026

Reminder: The Code of Conduct and Ethics Webinar is happening this Wednesday, 1st July.

Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM

For the Code of Conduct and Ethics webinar, follow the link in our bio.

Or sign in via Zoom
Webinar ID: 830 9180 1843
Passcode: otbnz

Can’t make it?
This webinar will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel following the event.

Our Pipiri June pānui is out now.In this month's issue, you will find:• Message from the Chief Executive• New date: Webi...
02/06/2026

Our Pipiri June pānui is out now.

In this month's issue, you will find:
• Message from the Chief Executive
• New date: Webinar on the Code of Conduct and Ethics
• 2026/28 ePortfolio cycle: Supervisors to be nominated by 30 June
• Open consultation: Naming Policy
• Project update: Scope, Competencies, and Advanced Practice
• Health response to global fuel and supply chain pressures
• Occupational Therapy Research and Education Trust
• Education, Health and Community ISB: Development of Dementia skill standards
• Helpful Hint: How to access your previous ePortfolio
• In case you missed it...

Follow this link to read it: https://mailchi.mp/otboard.org.nz/june-2026

NEW DATE: Code of Conduct and Ethics webinarYou are invited to join our upcoming webinar on the Code of Conduct and Ethi...
27/05/2026

NEW DATE: Code of Conduct and Ethics webinar

You are invited to join our upcoming webinar on the Code of Conduct and Ethics in July, which will include an opportunity for Q&A. More information will follow soon.

Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM

To register for the Code of Conduct and Ethics webinar, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DmFVHavNQzCspjgT5H4LeQ

Or sign in via Zoom
Webinar ID: 830 9180 1843
Passcode: otbnz

Can't make it?
This webinar will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel following the event.

CONSULTATION: NAMING POLICYWe invite you to share your views on our updated Naming Policy.View the open consultation: ht...
27/05/2026

CONSULTATION: NAMING POLICY

We invite you to share your views on our updated Naming Policy.

View the open consultation: https://otboard.org.nz/site/consultation

If you wish to provide feedback, this consultation is open until 5pm on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.

Submissions are welcome via post, or email [email protected]. We have included questions to help guide you in making your submission, but please feel free to add any questions, suggestions, or concerns you may have.

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