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Our culture and values

Learn about Specsavers’ culture, mission, vision and values

Feel like yourself here

Our culture is more than just an environment, it's a feeling. We’ve worked hard to create a space where everyone can feel welcome, feel confident in their work, feel proud to make a difference, feel able to grow, and so much more. Whatever you want to feel, you can make it #FeelsLikeSpecsavers.

Helping people see and hear clearly for 40 years

When our founders Doug and Dame Mary Perkins opened the doors to the first Specsavers store in 1984, they wanted to make glasses accessible to everyone, at the best price.

We’ve spent the past 40 years providing accessible eye and hearing care to people across the globe. We are a truly multi-category business with optics, contact lenses, audiology, ophthalmology and broader eye care services all playing a part in us becoming recognised as a trusted healthcare brand. There is a well-established sense of pride in every single one of our team and our partners, that they are making a difference every day.    

A great place to work… for everyone

We’ve been accredited a Great Place to Work® by the global authority on workplace, and we've been named the 2nd Best Workplace in New Zealand for the past two years! It's a wonderful recognition of the diverse and inclusive culture we have created together, where individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We genuinely care about our people - and it shows.

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Specsavers Named 2nd Best Workplace in New Zealand for a second year

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Life at Specsavers

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Blog

Publish date

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.  

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Woo Sung's journey as a graduate in Dunedin

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Support Office

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Blog

Publish date

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

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Kevin Natali shares his graduate experience

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Support Office

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Tst Blog

Publish date

10/21/2026

Summary

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

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