Job Description

Are you an experienced Optometrist ready to step into partnership and truly shape the future of eye care in your community? At Specsavers Johnsonville, we’re offering an exciting Joint Venture Partnership opportunity for someone who wants more than just a role – they want ownership, impact and support to thrive.

Why Johnsonville, NZ? 

Situated just 10km from Wellington, Johnsonville offers the perfect blend of suburban charm and city convenience. With its welcoming community, excellent transport links and a well-established town centre, residents enjoy easy access to a wide range of shops, cafés, schools, recreational facilities and everyday amenities. Surrounded by parks and green spaces, Johnsonville provides a connected and dynamic lifestyle within easy reach of the city.

About the Store 

• Location: Johnsonville Shopping Centre
• Established November 2010
• Team: 10 team members, including 3 optometrists and 7 retail team members
• Store Layout:  2 Optical test rooms, 4 dispense desks, and accessible on-site parking
• Technology: You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, including OCT, Humphrey Field Analyser, Auto-Refractor and Auto-Phoropter
• Patient Demographic: Mixed demographic and pathology

Your Role as a Partner 

As a Joint Venture Partner, you’ll lead a passionate team, deliver exceptional clinical care, and shape the future of eye health in your community. You’ll work with a wide range of pathology and build strong, long‑term patient relationships 

What We Can Do For You 

At Specsavers, partnership doesn’t mean going it alone. We provide the structure, scale and support so you can succeed. 

• Competitive market‑rate salary and superannuation, plus profit share 
• Full administrative support including payroll, accounts payable and quarterly BAS 
• Ongoing leadership, clinical and professional development 
• Annual leave and access to wellbeing workshops 
• The strength of a  trusted, market‑leading brand driving patients to your store 

Feel Supported with Our Benefits & Perks 

• Birthday leave and volunteer leave 
• The Way We Feel – access to EAP, health insurance discounts, financial wellbeing tools and Fitness Passport 
• Specsavers Perks App with exclusive discounts across major retailers and grocers 
• Two free pairs of glasses each year, plus an annual 30% off for family and friends 

Who We’re Looking For 

To be considered for this role, candidates must have completed the Specsavers Pathway program. If you’re interested in joining Specsavers but are not yet on the Pathway, please explore our other available non‑partnership roles  here  

Sounds like your kind of opportunity? We thought so. 

If you’d like to apply for this exciting role or have a confidential chat, please reach out to  Wiki Watling directly on M +61 (0) 472 723 258 or E wiki.watling@specsavers.com When applying, please include your current store and role.