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Stronger Together: Creating Change in Otago/Southland
Cleaning might have been in the blood for Stacey Hubac, who started at OCS when she was just 14 years old. But it was the women around her who inspired… Read More
OCS Team
12 Mar, 2026
Stronger Together: Creating Change in Otago/Southland
Cleaning might have been in the blood for Stacey Hubac, who started at OCS when she was just 14 years old. But it was the women around her who inspired a career out of it. Today, she’s the Otago/Southland Operations Manager and has spent the past 23 years developing her leadership style, showing up for colleagues and customers when it matters most.
OCS Team
12 Mar, 2026
Emma Wildon on Leading with Passion
After a decade at OCS, Emma Wildon has learned that vulnerability can sit alongside strength in leadership – though she still keeps tissues in her office, just in case. Today, Emma is the Wellington Area Manager, leading a team of 443 colleagues. Alongside seven other area managers across Aotearoa New Zealand, the role now has an even gender split – a shift that reflects how leadership across the business continues to evolve.
OCS Team
08 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.
OCS Team
07 Mar, 2026
Rose Riley and Her 35-Year Commitment to Care
When Rosalie (Rose) Riley joined OCS in 1990, she was six months into being a new mother. Thirty-five years and two more children later, Rose has mopped, scrubbed, supervised and progressed her way up the ranks to become an OCS Operations Manager in Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.
OCS Team
06 Mar, 2026
New OCS Discount App launches to support colleagues across New Zealand
Colleagues across Aotearoa now have access to more than 50 discounts from well-known retailers and service providers through the newly launched OCS Discount App. The app expands on earlier initiatives such as reduced fuel and tyre costs and is one of the ways we’re recognising the hard work and dedication shown by our frontline and salaried colleagues throughout the year.
OCS Team
09 Jan, 2026
Opening Opportunity for the Next Generation
When you meet Jusef Sabino, the first thing you notice is how certain he is about the direction he wants to take – and how open he is to where engineering might lead him.
OCS Team
16 Dec, 2025
Great Relationships are Built on Shared Values and Trust
Partnerships earn their strength over time. For more than a decade, OCS and OfficeMax have worked together in a relationship built on trust, shared values, and a clear understanding of what great service looks like.
OCS Team
15 Dec, 2025
Building Confidence in Everyday Decisions
Managers from across OCS New Zealand recently completed employment law training delivered by legal specialists from DLA Piper. While the content focused on legislation, the purpose was practical – helping managers make clear, confident decisions in the real environments our colleagues work in every day.
OCS Team
09 Dec, 2025
Why Leadership Presence Matters in Colleague Engagement Visits
Senior leaders at OCS take part in a Colleague Engagement Visit (CEV) programme each year. The idea is simple: get on site, talk to our colleagues doing the work, and see firsthand how the service is running.
OCS Team
08 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”. 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