Occupational Therapy
Average salary for an Otago Polytechnic Therapy Lecturer: $61,268
When Otago Polytechnic is hiring a Occupational Therapist lecturer we require:
- At least 5 years practice experience
- At least a post-graduate qualification or enrol in a post graduate degree withing two years of appointment
- Hold teaching qualification or complete within two years of appointment
- Complete a Treaty of Waitangi course and Cultural Safety and Turanga Kaupapa within one year of appointment
- OTBNZ requires all occupational therapists employed by Otago Polytechnic to have a practising certificate.
Average salary for an Otago Polytechnic Occupational Therapy lecturer: $61,268
| Typical Conditions | Occupational Therapist (DHB) | Otago Polytechnic Conditions (Lecturer) |
|---|---|---|
Salary |
Level 1 - 15 $40,000 - $82,086 |
Level 1 -11: $41,462 - $63,754 |
Career Progression |
Senior Lecturer (1-5) $64,869 - $73,785 Principal Lecturer (1-5) $74,900- $83,817 |
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Days per week |
Generally Mon-Fri but some positions include weekend/on-call work | Monday – Friday |
Hours of work |
Between 7.30am and 5.30pm, evening and weekend work increasing | Between 8am and 9.30pm |
Annual Leave |
22 days per annum | 25 days per annum |
Long Service Leave |
2 additional weeks after 15 years | Nil |
Discretionary Leave* |
Nil | 20 days per annum |
Sick Leave |
10 days per annum (accumulate up to 260 days) | 6 – 9 months = 31 days 9 months – 5 years = 46 days (accumulate up to 306 days) |
Prof Development Leave |
Case-by-case basis, according to policy | 10 days per annum |
Prof Development Financial Assistance |
Case-by-case basis, according to policy | $700 per annum |
*Discretionary leave is four weeks leave per annum that is used at the Academic staff member's discretion.