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In 2025, OCS marked 125 years since a one-man window cleaning round in London grew into a global facilities services business. It was an opportunity to reflect not only on… Read More

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12 Mar, 2026

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International Women's Day | Our People

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.

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12 Mar, 2026

International Women's Day | Our People

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.

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08 Mar, 2026

International Women's Day | Our People

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

International Women's Day | Our People

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

Using AI to strengthen legal control at scale

As OCS has grown across the Australia/ New Zealand region, the volume and complexity of legal contracts have increased across sectors including aviation, healthcare, education and construction. Over two years, contract volumes rose to around four times previous levels, without an increase in legal headcount.

OCS Team

06 Feb, 2026

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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

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Fleet decarbonisation depends on infrastructure, data and simple changes

OCS contributed to industry roundtable discussions (led by Custom Fleet) on fleet decarbonisation, alongside government and sector leaders, drawing on experience managing a national fleet across varied operating environments. Moving to lower-emissions fleets isn’t solved by vehicle choice alone.

OCS Team

30 Dec, 2025

OCS First Foundation Scholarship | Our People

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

Leadership | Our People

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

Leadership | Our People

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

Leadership | Our People

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

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Improving waste diversion through onsite sorting and data

At Auckland University of Technology (AUT), increasing waste diversion required a clearer understanding of what was being generated and where recovery was being lost.

OCS Team

06 Dec, 2025

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