Dispensing Optician Manager - Wānaka, New Zealand - Boutique Independent

Dispensing Optician ManagerWānaka, New ZealandReference: 3756KL-A
  • Successful Group of Boutique Independent Opticians
  • Working With Some of the Industry's Most Unique Brands
  • Leading Financial Package Including Relocation Incentives
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Dispensing Optician Manager – Wānaka, New Zealand

Zest Optical is delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for a Dispensing Optician Manager to join a premium independent practice nestled in Wānaka, New Zealand.
This is your chance to join a practice that sets the highest standards in eyewear and eye-care, while enjoying life in one of the most stunning settings the South Island has to offer.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Be Part of Something Special

You’ll become a key member of a boutique independent optical team renowned for excellent clinical services, expert dispensing and a retail experience that feels more luxury-boutique than cookie-cutter chain.
You’ll work with a curated selection of eyewear brands, elevated lens technologies and a team aligned to quality, vision and patient-first service.

An Unmatched Lifestyle

Wānaka isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place you’ll actually want to live. Imagine:

  • A community where you know your neighbours and feel rooted.
  • Easy access to the lakes, mountains and outdoor adventures of the South Island.
  • A relaxed but vibrant town with superb cafés, dining, trails and ski/mountain-bike options.
  • A life beyond commute stress – swap traffic jams for fresh air and fresh perspectives.

Green List Visa Pathway – Simple, Fast & Cost‑Efficient

For UK‑qualified FBDO Dispensing Opticians considering a move abroad, this role sits on New Zealand’s Green List, meaning:

  • Streamlined residency pathway
  • Lower barriers to entry
  • A clear, cost‑effective route to starting a new life in New Zealand

Dispensing Optician Manager – Role

  • Create and deliver exceptional patient experiences through expert dispensing and personalised eyewear care.
  • Lead, motivate and support a specialist team, fostering growth and excellence at every level.
  • Maintain and enhance the boutique aesthetic, product range and service offering of the practice.
  • Operate with balance – strong performance in store, plus time to embrace life outside work in an extraordinary setting.

Dispensing Optician Manager – Candidate

  • Registered and practising Dispensing Optician (UK / FBDO recognised).
  • Passionate about boutique eyewear, lens technologies and delivering elevated patient-care.
  • Strong leadership mindset, wanting to drive excellence rather than just manage operations.
  • Embraces life in the South Island, ready to relocate for the right role and lifestyle.

Package & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (please enquire for details).
  • A full suite of benefits.
  • Relocation support available — this is a role designed to attract talent who are ready to make the move.
  • An opportunity to join one of the most desirable independent optical teams in NZ.

If the idea of combining high-end independent optics with the unbeatable Wānaka lifestyle resonates with you, simply click Apply or get in touch via WhatsApp.

Contact: Kieran Lindley
Email: kieran.lindley@zestoptical.com
Telephone: 0114 287 0353

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