Optical Dispenser and Keyholder - Plaza Palmerston

Oscar Wylee; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free glasses every 6 months

Family & Friends discounts twice ayear

Store at Plaza Shopping Centre

Supportive team and coaching

Eyewear styling education

Career progression

Job summary

Oscar Wylee Palmerston is seeking an Optical Dispenser who blends fashion retail with eye care, helping customers choose frames that suit their style while ensuring clear vision.

You will dispense lenses and frames per prescriptions, provide personalised advice, and build lasting relationships with patients in a fast-paced store environment at Plaza Shopping Centre.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in optical industry, or 2+ years retail sales experience.
• Reliable with store opening/closing duties.
• Strong attention to detail with basic mathematical skills.
• Confident, clear and proactive communicator.
• Able to build trusting relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Positive, friendly and ready to provide outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding eye care and eyewear styling advice tailored to each patient.
• Dispense lenses and frames per prescription from our Optometrists.
• Build trusting relationships with patients to encourage return visits.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Optical industry experience

Retail sales experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Customer relationship building

Positive and proactive attitude

Job description

The Optical Dispenser role seamlessly blends together fashion retail and healthcare. The diverse responsibilities of the role involve: You will work closely with your fellow team members to ensure customers receive individualised and professional fashion advice and eye care, so they can take home frames that suit their personal style, and allow for perfect vision!

Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding eye care and eyewear styling advice tailored to each patient and potential clientele who enter the store.
• Dispensing lenses and frames based on the prescription of each patient, provided by our Optometrists.
• Building meaningful and affirming relationships with our patients- give them a reason to visit us again!
• Assisting with the opening and closing procedures everyday.

About You

• 1+ years experience in the optical industry, or 2+ years retail sales experience
• Reliable with previous experience in store opening/closing duties
• Strong attention to detail with basic mathematical skills
• A confident, clear and proactive worker with strong communication skills
• Capable of building trusting and respectful relationships with co-workers and customers alike
• A go-getter with a positive and friendly manner, ready to provide customers with outstanding service!

Perks

• Get a free pair of prescription glasses every six months
• Treat your loved ones to Family & Friends discounts twice a year!
• Work at our Palmerston store, located inside The Plaza shopping centre. With excellent public transport connections via multiple bus routes and convenient free parking available at the centre, commuting to work is easy and accessible. Check out our store page here!
• Work with a supportive and energetic team in a fast-paced retail environment, with a strong focus on coaching, collaboration and celebrating the big wins together!
• The opportunity to learn about all things eyewear, including styling with our wide variety of frames!
• A clear career trajectory with opportunities for management roles in the future

About Oscar Wylee

Oscar Wylee is a leading optometry and eyewear company with over 140 stores across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, employing more than 1,000 team members worldwide.

Palmerston offers a great balance of city convenience and outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy nearby parks, picnic spots and reserves, or explore local dining and retail options at Plaza Shopping Centre before or after your shift at Oscar Wylee Palmerston.

We design our eyewear in-house, drawing inspiration from global fashion trends and delivering it directly from our manufacturers to our customers.

We’re committed to providing exceptional patient care, affordable products, and meaningful career opportunities for our people.

Visit our website for more information!