Become a store manager
Our stores are unique because they’re owned and run locally by our retail and clinical partners. They vary in terms of the size, services and who’s in the team, yet each of them offers a lively and busy retail environment. As a store manager, you’ll need leadership skills– and many stores look for retail experience rather than optical or audiology. You’ll ensure that your store delivers the best customer experience, and you’ll support your team’s growth and development. With access to management and leadership development, you’ll be supported to succeed in your role and take the next steps in your career. There’s even a program to become a store partner, where you'll be given the tools to own your own Specsavers store one day.
Search for rolesA pathway to the career you want
If your goal is to become a Specsavers partner and own your own optical business, we can help you achieve that. Our Pathway program is designed for current Specsavers retailers to equip you with the critical business management and leadership skills you need to succeed in leading your own Specsavers business.
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Ongoing professional development
Giving you the tools you need to grow and develop in your retail career is an integral part of how we supporting you. We deliver continuous professional development through specialist leadership and training programs, including our annual Store Leaders Conference, which brings together our store managers, supervisors and in-store trainers from across Australia and 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