Otago Polytechnic School of Occupational Therapy

We are underway! Two amazing groups of future occupational therapists In the WAL pathway, one in Whangārei and one in Bannockburn. So looking forward to supporting them through this journey and ultimately into the profession.

Flexible occupational therapy training launches in Central Otago Otago Polytechnic’s Central Otago campus launches a flexible Bachelor of Occupational Therapy pathway in Bannockburn, allowing students to earn while they learn.

Wanna dip your toes into tertiary education? We are looking for academic staff to teach into the Work Augmented Learning pathway to the Bach Occupational Therapy. This involves live streaming into the day on campus, facilitating an online hui and managing the online learning. Opportunities to teach either 1 or 2 of the year one courses (Human Mind and behaviour; Human Body and Movement).
Applications link below, email [email protected]
for more info.

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Calling for amazing learning facilitators! for the Work Augmented Learning pathway to Bachelor of Occupational Therapy! This is operating out of Central Otago (Bannockburn) and Te Tai Tokerau for learners living in those regions. We are looking for teaching assistants for the Whangārei and Bannockburn campuses. This is a non-academic role, and would be supporting learners in the classroom for their one day a week on campus. Spread the word! Applications here:

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Year 2 applied professional practice class in Dunedin finished their paediatric development and sensory week with playing games. The purpose was to apply their professional reasoning, knowledge of child development and sensory based interventions to how they could use different games and activities therapeutically.

We were delighted to present the Clare Jamieson Memorial Scholarship alongside Michael Jamieson and his daughter Sarah, who shared reflections on Clare’s remarkable legacy. We were reminded of the outstanding occupational therapist she was—her pioneering contributions in areas such as ICU and her unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of the people she worked with. It was an inspiring occasion to celebrate this year’s recipients, who embody those same values of compassion, excellence, and client-centred care, and to acknowledge the Jamieson family’s ongoing generosity in supporting the next generation of occupational therapists.

Not just Northland! This opportunity is coming to Central Otago as well, spread the word amongst anyone you believe needs to join our profession, from either region. Applications are open now ☺️!

New Occupational Therapy degree supports Northlanders to earn while they learn - NorthTec A new work augmented learning pathway will enable Northlanders to study towards a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy while continuing to work in paid or volunteer roles.

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🔈Our popular Occupational Therapy degree is available in Central Otago — designed for health workers through a flexible learning model. Find out more online!