Optometrist - Wellington

About the employer

OPSM is part of EssilorLuxottica, a worldwide name in eyewear and eye care with a long history of innovation in lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Across Australia and New Zealand, the business is known for operating trusted retail and eye care brands and for using advanced technology to improve vision care and the customer experience.

EssilorLuxottica brings together a large portfolio of recognised brands, proprietary lens technologies, and a global team committed to helping people see and live better. In Australia and New Zealand, its brands include Sunglass Hut, OPSM, Ray-Ban, and Laubman & Pank.

OPSM has been serving customers for more than 80 years and is focused on lifting the standard of eye health and eye care. The business combines premium products, a strong service culture, and modern clinical tools to deliver tailored care.

Your opportunity

As an Optometrist in the Wellington store, you will work with advanced clinical equipment and provide personalised eyecare advice that supports both visual health and lifestyle needs. The role is centered on quality examinations, patient education, and premium customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out eye tests for a wide variety of patients, including children, contact lens wearers, and therapeutic appointments.
• Recommend suitable lens options by considering each customer’s lifestyle and individual needs.
• Explain lens technologies clearly, including product features, benefits, coatings, and optional extras.
• Support and guide Graduate Optometrists in applying technology and making appropriate product recommendations.
• Partner with the Store Manager and Managing Optometrists to improve eyecare revenue through technology use, efficient optometry workflows, and suitable Medicare billing.

Technology and working environment

You will have access to modern tools such as a retinal camera, visual field analyser, non-contact tonometer, corneal topographer, Optos UWDRS, and OCT. The role requires a strong focus on combining clinical quality with exceptional service.

Culture and benefits

The company describes its culture as diverse, collaborative, and focused on excellence. Team members are encouraged to provide outstanding service while working in an inclusive environment that values flexibility, wellbeing, and respect.

• Career growth opportunities to develop and specialise in areas of interest.
• Access to Luxottica’s Institute of Professional Development, including fellowship programs and postgraduate scholarships.
• A structured graduate pathway supported by a local mentor and team.
• Volunteer opportunities locally and internationally through the charity partner OneSight.
• A yearly product allowance plus product discounts for you, your family, and friends.

Additional information

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. The company has also stated that Australian and New Zealand team members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to medical and religious exemptions.

Inclusion and workplace values

The organisation says it is committed to equal opportunity and to creating a safe, inclusive workplace. It supports people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage, and it values flexibility so team members can balance work with personal commitments.

The team is described as highly diverse, enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about creating better experiences for customers and for one another.