Category: News
Kevin Obern joins the OCS Australia & New Zealand Advisory Group
Over a long career in business, Kevin Obern has led organisations through growth, transformation and some of the tougher decisions that shape companies over time. Many in the New Zealand business community will know Kevin through his role as Managing Director of OfficeMax New Zealand, where he has led a nationwide business responsible for strategy, commercial performance and organisational capability across sales, supply chain, finance and transformation functions.
OCS Team
26 Mar, 2026
Julia Yon: Trust, Discipline and the Art of Building Better Partnerships
Julia Yon never intended to pursue a career in facilities management. Her original goal was to be an actress. However, it turns out that years spent learning to read a room, perform under pressure, and understand what people truly mean, prepared her perfectly for the world of long-term, high-stakes commercial partnerships.
OCS Team
09 Mar, 2026
Give to Gain on International Women’s Day 2026
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 (IWD), we’re sharing stories told by women right across our Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand businesses. Wheelchairs for Kids is a working space, not a showcase. Tools are laid out. Parts are stacked within reach. Volunteers work steadily, checking measurements, adjusting fittings, and moving on to the next step.
OCS Team
07 Mar, 2026
Wheelchairs for Kids – From Wangarra to Wherever Its Needed
On a recent morning in Wangara, Western Australia, six of our OCS and Midcity colleagues stepped into a bustling factory as volunteers for a morning. Wheelchairs for Kids is a working space, not a showcase. Tools are laid out. Parts are stacked within reach. Volunteers work steadily, checking measurements, adjusting fittings, and moving on to the next step.
OCS Team
18 Dec, 2025
OCS recognised for sustainability leadership
OCS Australia and New Zealand have received the Sustainability Leadership Award at Simprosium Sydney, recognising our “consistent and measured approach to environmental improvement across complex customer environments”.
OCS Team
23 Nov, 2025
OCS Recognised at Esker Customer Day as Finance Director Wins Advocate of the Year Award
Members of our finance team attended the Esker Customer Day in Auckland last week, hosted by FUJIFILM Process Automation. The event brought together organisations focused on improving financial processes, sharing practical experience, and discussing how automation is shaping the future of finance across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.
OCS Team
19 Nov, 2025
OCS joins forces with The Salvation Army for Carols in the Domain
For more than 40 years, The Salvation Army’s Carols in the Domain has brought Australians together to celebrate Christmas and support people in need. For many of those years, OCS Australia has been part of the effort, helping make this much-loved community event possible.
OCS Team
17 Nov, 2025
Why ISO Standards Matter in Facilities Management
At OCS Australia, that framework is built on internationally recognised ISO standards. These systems guide how our colleagues plan, deliver, and review their work, providing the structure needed for safe, consistent, and reliable service – wherever we operate.
OCS Team
12 Nov, 2025
Driving Sustainable Transformation Through People, Technology, and Purpose
Roland Salameh, CEO of OCS APAC & ME, on driving sustainability, innovation, and resilience in facilities management.
OCS Team
11 Nov, 2025
Australia leads UN indoor air quality pledge – OCS’s role in creating healthier workplaces
Australia is leading the first United Nations Indoor Air Quality Global Pledge – an initiative that formally recognises clean indoor air as a basic human right. Led by the Australian Academy of Science and the Burnet Institute, the pledge brings together more than 300 global leaders and 150 businesses to improve indoor air quality across workplaces, schools, hospitals, and public spaces.
OCS Team
08 Oct, 2025
OCS Appoints Anand Kumar Jajoo as Regional CFO for APAC and ME
OCS appoints Anand Kumar Jajoo as Regional CFO for APAC and ME, bringing 25+ years of finance expertise and proven leadership.
OCS Team
16 Sep, 2025
Smarter finance, faster service: OCS adopts AI-driven automation
OCS New Zealand is introducing artificial intelligence and automation across our finance operations – a step designed to benefit both our colleagues and our customers.
OCS Team
08 Sep, 2025