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While operating a scissor lift to clean a third-storey window, Rudi Sassenberg realised how little he had considered the work needed to maintain the buildings he once designed. As a… Read More

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20 Oct, 2026

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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

Our People | Social value

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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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

Governance | Health & Safety

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

Our People | Social value

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

Awards | Our People

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

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Using AI to strengthen legal control at scale

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Opening Opportunity for the Next Generation

Great Relationships are Built on Shared Values and Trust

Building Confidence in Everyday Decisions

Why Leadership Presence Matters in Colleague Engagement Visits

Improving waste diversion through onsite sorting and data

OCS Recognised for Sustainability Leadership

Why ISO Standards Matter in Facilities Management

Andrew, our ‘Super Duper Cleaning Guy’

OCS Recognised at Esker Customer Day as Finance Director Wins Advocate of the Year Award