Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand

12/04/2026

The 2026/28 ePortfolio cycle has now started.

We've put together some resources to support you in your professional practice:
• ePortfolio User Guide
• ePortfolio Video Tutorial
• ePortfolio Guide
• ePortfolio Webinar Recording (24 March 2026)

Check them out:
https://otboard.org.nz/company/roster/companyRosterDetails.html?companyId=65363&companyRosterId=107

07/04/2026

We’re pleased to share the release of the Guide to Competency 2: Responsiveness to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a comprehensive resource to support safe, ethical practice and help achieve equitable health outcomes for Māori. The guide covers key concepts such as cultural safety, cultural competence, and how to translate these into practice.

The Ngā Rawa Competency 2 Resources Reference List may be useful for kaiwhakaora ngangahau | occupational therapists in reflecting upon and enacting Competency 2.

The Responsiveness to Te Tiriti page on our website has a range of resources and bicultural courses to support you in your practice:
https://otboard.org.nz/site/practitioner/responsiveness?nav=sidebar

01/04/2026

Our Paengawhāwhā April 2026 pānui is out now.

In this month's issue:
• Message from the Chief Executive
• ePortfolio webinar recording (24 March 2026)
• New and updated resources published in March
• Code of Conduct and Ethics - Practitioner survey
• Project update: Scope, Competencies, and Advanced Practice
• Update: Board-approved supervisors
• Communications engagement survey
• Otago Polytechnic seeking long arm supervisors
• Pasifika Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand (PAHANZ)
• Helpful Hint: HPCAA section 144 – Register maintenance or removal
• In case you missed it...

Click here to read it: https://mailchi.mp/otboard.org.nz/april-2026

31/03/2026

Mōrena Ōtepoti!

Show Your Ability is on at the Edgar Centre!

It’s been a busy morning with some great kōrero and feedback from practitioners coming through our stall.

Today also marks the first day of the new practising year, and the opening of the 2026/28 ePortfolio cycle. If you have any questions, talk to us! We are here until 1pm today.

26/03/2026

Ka mihi te nui to those who attended our ePortfolio Webinar on 24 March 2026.

The recording is now up on our YouTube channel for those who missed it:

In this webinar, Naomi Stairmand (Kaitohutohu Ngaio | Professional Advisor - Tangata Tiriti) takes you through kaiwhakaora ngangahau | occupational therapist...

25/03/2026

Kia ora whakaora ngangahau practitioners,

There are just 5 days left to apply for your practising certificate ⌛

We recommend renewing your APC as soon as possible to avoid any delays. If you’re waiting on your third-party nomination, please keep an eye on your emails for confirmation of acceptance. Your application and payment can only proceed once this has been approved.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at enquiries@otboard.org.nz.

25/03/2026

One week until Show Your Ability Ōtepoti Dunedin!

After having a blast in Kirikiriroa Hamilton earlier this month, we look forward to seeing everyone down south next Wednesday! 👋

22/03/2026

We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls on our Enquiries line and may not get to you immediately.

To ensure we answer your query, please leave a message or alternatively email enquiries@otboard.org.nz.

Please note response times are within 24 hours for calls and up to 48 hours for emails.

Thank you for your patience.

17/03/2026

What do you think of our pānui? Do you read every issue, or does it go unopened? How about our website and social media? Are they useful and easy to navigate?

We want to make sure the information we share is relevant, clear, and helps you better understand our role as a regulator. To help us do this, we’ve put together a short survey to hear what you think, what’s working well, and what we could do better. ⬇️

It’s completely anonymous, takes about 10 minutes, and asks about how you like to hear from us, what information you find most useful, and how often you’d like us to be in touch.

Take the survey below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/otbnz-comms-engagement-survey-2026

16/03/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO: ePortfolio Webinar ⌛

This first webinar of the year focuses on the ePortfolio, where most kaiwhakaora ngangahau are currently transitioning from cycle to cycle.

We'll talk about your responsibilities, the reflective practice cycle, the roles of your third party and ePortfolio supervisor, and take you through our newly updated ePortfolio guide.

You'll also get the chance to interact with our team during the Q&A segment at the end, so please come along with any ePortfolio-related pātai | questions you may have.

📝 Sign up for the ePortfolio webinar now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p0KnQzftQQSkDElcesEA8Q

You are invited to join our upcoming ePortfolio webinar this month.

The 2026/28 ePortfolio cycle will open on 1 April 2026, and this means your current 2024/26 cycle should be nearing completion.

We'll cover kaiwhakaora ngangahau responsibilities, the reflective practice cycle, the roles of your third party and ePortfolio supervisor, and an introduction to the updated ePortfolio resource which is scheduled for release in March. The ePortfolio webinar will also include opportunity for Q&A.

Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM

Register for the upcoming ePortfolio webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p0KnQzftQQSkDElcesEA8Q #/registration

Or sign in via Zoom
Webinar ID: 893 2127 2740
Passcode: otbnz

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

11/03/2026

We have recently updated the Recertification Programme Guide and the Recertification Programme Supervision Checklist.

The Guide takes whakaora ngangahau practitioners, supervisors, employers, and contracting parties through the recertification programme and the responsibilities of all those involved in the process.

The Supervision Checklist is a tool designed for supervisors and kaiwhakaora ngangahau to ensure the full range of expectations during your regular supervision sessions over the period of supervised practice are covered.

To check them out or to find out more, visit the Recertification page on our website: https://otboard.org.nz/site/practitioner/recertification?nav=sidebar

If you have any questions about the new guide and checklist, please get in touch with us at enquiries@otboard.org.nz.

09/03/2026

We are pleased to share with you the updated ePortfolio Guide.

This resource comprehensively provides an outline of the ePortfolio and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of whakaora ngangahau practitioners and others involved in the process.

Written for kaiwhakaora ngangahau, supervisors, employers, and contracting parties, this document replaces the old 'Introduction to the ePortfolio' and 'ePortfolio Reference Guide' documents.

You can find the updated ePortfolio Guide on the ePortfolio page under Practitioner Resources section of our website:
https://otboard.org.nz/site/practitioner/eportfolio?nav=sidebar