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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,… Read More
OCS Team
12 Jun, 2025
ESG Report 2024: People, Progress, and Practical Action
We are excited to release our 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report — the seventh for the ANZ region — highlighting steady progress towards net zero and meaningful gains across social and governance initiatives.
OCS Team
12 Jun, 2025
Pam’s Pride in a Job Well Done Earns Top OCS Honour
Every year, OCS celebrates colleagues across Australia and New Zealand who embody our TRUE values — Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment — through the annual TRUE Stars Awards. These awards honour those who bring our values to life in their mahi, making people and places the best they can be.
OCS Team
12 Jun, 2025
Apprenticeships reflect our TRUE Values in action
As part of the OCS family, 1M is backing the next generation of skilled tradespeople through its growing apprenticeship programme — creating career opportunities for Aotearoa’s workforce while delivering the consistent, high-quality service our customers count on.
OCS Team
23 May, 2025
Scholarship helps Rotorua student become first in her family to go to university
A Rotorua student with an unyielding desire to help others is one step closer to becoming the first in her family to go to university thanks to a life-changing scholarship.
OCS Team
20 Nov, 2024
OCS Honoured with Two Wins at BSCNZ CleanSweep™ Awards
OCS New Zealand is celebrating double wins at this year’s BSCNZ CleanSweep™ Awards, recognising our commitment to creating welcoming and well-maintained environments in communities across Aotearoa.
OCS Team
07 Nov, 2024
Excitement Mounts for CleanSweep Awards
OCS New Zealand is proud to celebrate our colleagues’ dedication and community-focused service, as multiple sites are recognised as finalists at the prestigious BSCNZ CleanSweep™ Awards.
OCS Team
05 Nov, 2024
OCS New Zealand wins cleaning contract for Queenstown Airport
Our Queenstown team are delighted to have been awarded the cleaning and washroom consumables contract for Queenstown Airport. This solidifies OCS’s position as a trusted partner in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the aviation industry.
OCS Team
24 Sep, 2024
Celebrating Success: 15 OCS NZ Colleagues Graduate with Leadership Qualifications
At OCS, we believe that one way we can ensure our colleagues thrive and flourish is to provide them with access to quality learning and development. Whether that’s Excellence in Cleaning, Infection Control, Leadership or other specialist skill training, we love to see our colleagues succeed.
OCS Team
13 Sep, 2024
Peter Lucas: The angel of Nelson’s night shift
Born and bred in Nelson, Peter Lucas shows his dedication and hard work in more ways than one. At 72 years old, he works nights, efficiently cleaning and preparing the chambers at Nelson City Council for the day ahead.
OCS Team
29 Aug, 2024
2023: A Year of Challenges and Triumphs for OCS Australia & New Zealand
The global economy remains unpredictable, geopolitical dynamics have shifted dramatically, and the rise of groundbreaking technologies like AI has introduced new complexities. Despite these challenges, OCS is steadfast in its mission to make people, places, and our planet the best they can be.
OCS Team
05 Jun, 2024
Cultivating Leadership Excellence at OCS with The Alchemist Programme
A selected cohort of our global senior leadership team has been chosen to participate in a year-long leadership training programme, facilitated in collaboration with the University of Cape Town Graduate Business School.
OCS Team
30 Apr, 2024
Walk Free appoint NZ champion to lead the charge against modern slavery
International human rights group, Walk Free, has recently appointed Gareth Marriott, Managing Director at OCS Australia & New Zealand, 1M, and Midcity to champion the fight against modern slavery in Aotearoa as the NZ Business Leader for the Bali Process Government and Business Forum.
OCS Team
22 Feb, 2024