Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand

05/03/2026

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.

03/03/2026

Kia ora Kirikiriroa!

It’s been a busy morning here at the Show Your Ability Hamilton expo. We’ve enjoyed meeting everyone so far, including local practitioners and ākonga.

If you have any burning questions for our Enquiries and Comms teams or just want to say hi, we are here until 3pm today. 😌

03/03/2026

Our Poutūterangi March pānui is out now.

In this month's issue, you will find:
• Message from the Chief Executive
• APC applications now open
• Invite to ePortfolio webinar
• Timeline of key dates – APC & ePortfolio
• Updated resources coming in March
• Code of Conduct and Ethics - Practitioner survey
• Project update: Scope, Competencies, and Advanced Practice
• Expressions of Interest: Board-approved supervisors
• Communications engagement survey
• Otago Polytechnic student placements
• Show Your Ability 2026
• Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standards consultation 2026
• Helpful Hint: How to find an invoice in your MyOTBNZ portal
• In case you missed it...

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

18/02/2026

SUMMARY OF REGIONAL HUI 2025 WORKSHOPS: WHAT WE HEARD

In October 2025, we hosted a series of Regional Hui in Christchurch, Auckland, and Wellington.

To inform our upcoming project to refresh the Scope of Practice and Competencies for Registration and Continuing Practice (the project), and explore advanced practice, each hui included an afternoon workshop. We recorded feedback at the sessions from over 230 attendees, and we also received online contributions.

We have collated a summary of what we heard at the hui and via online contributions. This will be considered as part of the project.

Click here to read the collated feedback:
https://otboard.org.nz/document/8509/Feedback%20summary%20-%20Regional%20Hui%202025%20-%20Workshops.pdf

If you have any comments or additional points you would like to make about the questions raised at the hui, please get in touch by emailing Nicky Willis at consultation@otboard.org.nz.

See more content from the Regional Hui 2025:
https://otboard.org.nz/company/roster/companyRosterDetails.html?companyId=64235&companyRosterId=108

16/02/2026

ATTENTION OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS: Have you applied for your practising certificate?

Practising certificates expire on 31 March each year.

Apply now through your MyOTBNZ portal. For more information, please email enquiries@otboard.org.nz.

OTBNZ | The Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ) is a regulatory authority for occupational therapy practitioners.

11/02/2026

PRACTISING CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN.

Your practising certificate expires on 31 March each year.

Apply through your MyOTBNZ with the two following steps:
1) Nominate your third party or apply for a third party waiver.
2) When your third party is approved, apply and pay for your practising certificate.

Here's a step-by-step video tutorial on how to renew your practising certificate:

Your practising certificate expires on 31 March each year.Apply through your MyOTBNZ account.There are two steps involved in applying:1) Nominate your third-...

10/02/2026

BOARD VACANCIES: HEALTH PRACTITIONER AND LAYMEMBER APPOINTMENTS

The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora is seeking health practitioner and laymember candidates who wish to be considered for appointment as members of Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand – Te Poari Whakaora Ngangahau O Aotearoa (te Poari | the Board).

If you are interested in applying, please visit this link (click or paste into your browser):
https://health.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Vacancies-on-the-Occupational-Therapy-Board-of-New-Zealand---Te-Poari-Whakaora-Ngangahau-o-Aotearoa_JR100384

Applications close Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

05/02/2026

Our office will be closed on Friday, 6 February 2026 for Waitangi Day.

On this day, we reflect on Aotearoa New Zealand’s history and the partnership that continues to shape our future.

We will reopen on Monday, 9 February 2026.

03/02/2026

The refreshed Code of Conduct and Ethics 2025 (CoCE) was launched at the 2025 Regional Hui across the motu.

The code establishes moral standards, guides ethical decision-making, and embeds tikanga in a framework promoting integrity, fairness and respect. The full version and the shorter Practitioner Tool version can be found on the OTBNZ website. Included at the end of both versions is a Guide to Ethical Decision Making Process.

We recognise that after implementation a review of the Code over time is good practice. The review starts this month, beginning with a short survey. We'd love to hear your thoughts so far.

Complete the Code of Conduct and Ethics practitioner survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/coce-2025-practitioner-surve

01/02/2026

Our Huitanguru February pānui is out now.

This month:
• Message from the Chief Executive
• APC renewal period begins soon
• Concluding the 2024/26 ePortfolio cycle
• Writing ePortfolio self-assessments as part of critical reflective practice
• Latest release: Supervision standards
• Code of Conduct and Ethics - Practitioner survey
• Project update: Scope, Competencies, and Advanced Practice
• Changes to Standards for Driver Assessments and Vehicle Modifications
• Upcoming EOI: Board-approved supervisors
• Communications engagement survey
• Consultation: MCNZ to regulate physician associates/physician assistants (PAs)
• ACC strategy for 2026-2029
• Helpful Hint: Updating your employment details on MyOTBNZ
• In case you missed it...

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

27/01/2026

The APC renewal period begins soon.

Here are a couple of things you can do to prepare:
1) Think about who you’d like to nominate as your third party.
2) Ensure your details are up to date in your MyOTBNZ portal.

14/01/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, 19 January 2026 for Wellington Anniversary Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, 20 January. For any queries, please email enquiries@otboard.org.nz and our team will respond to you at the soonest available time.