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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”. It reflects the… Read More
OCS Team
23 Nov, 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”. It reflects the work of colleagues across Australia and Aotearoa to support customers with better waste outcomes, clearer reporting and stronger operational visibility.
OCS Team
23 Nov, 2025
Why ISO Standards Matter in Facilities Management
At OCS New Zealand, 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
21 Nov, 2025
Andrew, our ‘Super Duper Cleaning Guy’
At Massey University in Palmerston North, Specialist Cleaner Andrew Brown is known for more than his spotless floors — he’s known for the pride he takes in every job. His colleagues and customers see it too: Andrew has achieved every OCS TRUE Star — in fact, six of them in total — for Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment.
OCS Team
20 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
1M Wins at Auckland Business Awards
When a man fell 20 metres down a disused mine shaft on the West Coast, the first people to reach him weren’t only emergency responders – they were neighbours, friends, and volunteers. Among them was Brittany Gibson, an OCS Contracts Manager in Westport and a proud member of the Brunner Volunteer Fire Brigade.
OCS Team
13 Nov, 2025
Answering the Call – on the Job and in the Community
When a man fell 20 metres down a disused mine shaft on the West Coast, the first people to reach him weren’t only emergency responders – they were neighbours, friends, and volunteers. Among them was Brittany Gibson, an OCS Contracts Manager in Westport and a proud member of the Brunner Volunteer Fire Brigade.
OCS Team
17 Sep, 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
Finance Director Recognised at New Zealand CFO of the Year Awards
OCS Australia and New Zealand Finance Director, Debby Wong, has been recognised as a finalist in the New Zealand CFO of the Year Awards, highlighting her leadership, innovation, and impact across the region.
OCS Team
04 Sep, 2025
Trust Earned Over Time: Sharon Smith’s 44 Years of Service at OCS
When Sharon Smith started cleaning the Christchurch Courts back in the early 1980s, she was a young mum juggling part-time evening shifts with raising a family. By the time her children were home from school, she’d be heading out to work. It was a system that worked for everyone – especially when money was tight.
OCS Team
26 Aug, 2025
Dedication and Care in the Heart of Taranaki
In Hāwera, Taranaki, you’ll find Raewyn Shaw – a familiar face who’s quietly kept key community sites running for more than 30 years. Her story is part of the wider OCS legacy that’s been evolving for 125 years.
OCS Team
22 Aug, 2025
Our Longest-Serving Colleague – 46 Years and No Stopping Maureen!
When Maureen started with OCS 46 years ago, she thought it might be a short-term job. Her parents were already on the cleaning team in Masterton, and when a vacancy came up, she stepped in to help. Nearly five decades later, she’s still here – the longest-serving colleague in the company.
OCS Team
12 Aug, 2025