We believe in possibility
We believe healthcare is a basic human right, not a privilege. That’s why we work tirelessly to change lives through better sight and hearing by making quality, affordable eye and hearing care available to everyone.
To support those in our community who may face barriers to access, we’re proud to support local, national and international organisations and charities. We work with industry partners to improve prevention and early detection of vision and hearing loss and we’re proud to use our scale, resources and expertise to support our local communities.
Doing this helps our people feel connected to the communities in which we operated and gives them the opportunity to personally make a difference - whether that be through matched fundraising or volunteering opportunities.
Supporting the Fred Hollows Foundation
Our long-term partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation in New Zealand is helping to restore sight and provide much needed eye care to so many people across the Pacific, giving them a chance for a brighter future. We also support Fred Hollows through equipment donation, volunteering, optometrist outreaches, limited-edition frames and more.
In New Zealand, our fundraising contributes to advancing eye health outcomes in neighboring Fiji and strengthening the eye health workforce across the Pacific. Alongside The Fred Hollows Foundation, Specsavers also supports more than 100 local charities and not-for-profits through our stores.
Patient Support bodies
As the largest provider of eye care across Aotearoa New Zealand, we take great responsibility in supporting the eye health industry and we are committed to working in partnership with patient support bodies to ensure all people living with eye health conditions and vision loss are supported and cared for. We work closely with range of support bodies including:
- Glaucoma New Zealand
- Blind Low Vision New Zealand
- Macular Disease Foundation New Zealand.
Specsavers Named 2nd Best Workplace in New Zealand for a second year
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10/21/2026
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Specsavers has again been officially recognised again as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ for 2026 by Great Place to Work®, ranking number 2 in the national Top 10 in the large business category.
Woo Sung's journey as a graduate in Dunedin
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10/21/2026
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When it came to finding his first professional optometry job, Woo Sung knew exactly where he ‘should’ be going – Specsavers! And all because of an internship he completed at Specsavers while studying
Kevin Natali shares his graduate experience
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10/21/2026
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When it came to launching his optometry career, Kavin Natali always knew that he wanted to work in a rural location so that he could develop his skills at a faster pace. After completing his graduate
Specsavers Clinical Conference celebrates 15 years of advancing eye care
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09/24/2026
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1000 optometrists, ophthalmologists, industry experts and suppliers from across Australia and New Zealand gathered on the Gold Coast this weekend for the 15th annual Specsavers Clinical Conference (SC
Specsavers 2026 Excellence Award Winners Announced
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09/24/2026
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Specsavers Australia and New Zealand proudly celebrated the winners of its four prestigious clinical awards at the Specsavers Clinical Conference (SCC) on the Gold Coast this weekend, recognising outs
Specsavers Audiology Continues to be Recognised for Trusted Service in Australia and New Zealand
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03/24/2026
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Specsavers has been awarded a Highly Commended title in the Audiology Services category in the 26th Annual Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands survey, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted provide
Specsavers Clinches Most Trusted Optometry Brand Title for the Seventh Consecutive Year
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02/24/2026
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Specsavers has once again secured its place as the Most Trusted Optometry Brand in both Australia and New Zealand, as recognised by Reader’s Digest Magazine in the 26th Annual Most Trusted Brands sur
Specsavers awarded Gold at the 2026 Quality Service Awards
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11/06/2025
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Specsavers has once again been recognised for its outstanding customer service, taking home Gold in the Optometry category in both New Zealand and Australia at the Reader’s Digest 2026 Quality Service
Specsavers New Zealand Ranked Second on Inaugural Best Workplaces List
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09/22/2025
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Specsavers has been officially recognised as one of New Zealand’s Best Workplaces™ ranking second on the list for medium to large businesses for 2025.Great Place to Work®, the global authority on work
Future-Focused: Strengthening Clinical Placements at Specsavers
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09/08/2025
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At Specsavers, we are deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of optometrists through our Clinical Placement Program. This initiative provides students in the final stages of their optometry
