Office address: Level 16, Jarden House, 21 Queen Street, Auckland 1010
Website: www.ocg.co.nz
Year established: 2000
Company type: staffing and recruiting
Employees: 50+
Expertise: recruitment, human resources, sales and marketing, accounting and finance, supply chain and operations, IT, executive search, career transition services, organisational development, employee engagement strategies
Parent company: RGF Staffing Group
Key people: Mat Domney (GM), Michael Hurdle and Chris Gilchrist (senior consultants), Melanie Cropp (associate consultant), Jo Jossevel (consulting manager), Leigh Mackay (principal consultant), Larissa Tinnelly (consultant)
Financing status: N/A
OCG Consulting is a recruitment and consulting firm specialising in accounting and finance, HR, sales and marketing, and IT roles. The organisation serves diverse sectors including FMCG, public, and manufacturing industries. Operating from Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, OCG partners with many of New Zealand’s leading brands to provide tailored career and recruitment solutions.
OCG Consulting was founded in 2000 to address the increasing demand for specialised recruitment services across New Zealand. Over the years, the company underwent various ownership and structural changes while maintaining its focus on delivering tailored recruitment solutions. It is now a key member of the RGF Staffing Group, collaborating with Chandler Macleod and Peoplebank New Zealand to strengthen its capabilities.
The company received the 2021 HRD NZ's 5-Star Employer of Choice award, highlighting its leadership and adaptability during the pandemic. The organisation connects businesses with top talent and helps professionals navigate their careers while operating as a full-service recruitment agency. Through a combination of expertise and partnerships, OCG Consulting has become a trusted recruitment leader in Aotearoa.
OCG Consulting offers an extensive range of services designed to meet diverse recruitment and organisational needs:
recruitment: mid-level to senior roles across industries, including executive search and contract hiring
career support: career transition services, assessments, and tailored sourcing strategies
consulting: organisational solutions like leadership development, employee engagement strategies, and workforce planning
insights and research: industry trends, expert opinions, and market analysis via their blog and publications
OCG Consulting’s team of recruitment specialists brings sector-specific expertise to deliver precise career and hiring advice. Their professionals are dedicated to connecting clients and candidates with tailored opportunities.
OCG Consulting fosters a people-first culture and values genuine care and collaboration across colleagues, clients, and candidates. The firm encourages bold ideas and teamwork over individual focus. Employees enjoy a supportive environment with meaningful benefits, such as:
flexible work schedules: allows staff to manage personal and professional priorities with adaptable hours
training and growth opportunities: offers industry-leading learning programs and financial support for external development courses
well-being support: includes counselling services and team members trained in Mental Health First Aid
engaging workplace perks: features social events, shared refreshments like free fruit, and an in-house beer and wine fridge
inclusive social spaces: provides recreational facilities, including a ping pong table, to encourage collaboration and downtime
OCG Consulting’s values centre on genuine care while upholding respectful and compassionate interactions with all stakeholders. They embrace courage to take bold actions that create meaningful impact while prioritising ethical choices, even in challenging situations. The principle of ‘we before I’ underscores their commitment to teamwork, placing collective success above individual accomplishments.
Mathew (Mat) Domney is the general manager at OCG Consulting and also serves as executive GM NZ for RGF Staffing APEJ. His prior roles include Wellington manager at Madison Recruitment, business manager at Absolute IT, and recruitment consultant at Parker Bridge and Hays. Domney is an alum of Victoria University of Wellington.
OCG Consulting's team includes skilled professionals driving specialised recruitment and industry expertise across New Zealand:
Michael Hurdle as a senior consultant, specialising in accounting, finance, and executive management roles with over 20 years of recruitment expertise
Chris Gilchrist serves as a senior consultant, focusing on executive search and senior management recruitment across industries, drawing on 30 years of experience
Melanie Cropp is an associate consultant, supporting recruitment processes by fostering strong client relationships and sourcing top talent across various sectors
Jo Jossevel acts as a consulting manager, leading the Accounting & Financial Services team with a background in accounting roles in New Zealand and the UK
Leigh Mackay, principal consultant, managing recruitment for communications, marketing, and HR roles with more than a decade of agency recruitment experience
OCG Consulting achieved the Toitū Net CarbonZero certification in March 2024, highlighting their focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This milestone reflects their commitment to sustainability and sets a benchmark for responsible practices in the staffing industry. As part of RGF Staffing New Zealand, it aims to lead by example, advancing their mission to be the most sustainable staffing company by 2030.
The company recently relocated its Auckland team to a modern office in Jarden House, reflecting their ongoing growth and success. The new space offers a refreshed environment designed to support collaboration and inspire future opportunities. This move aligns with OCG Consulting’s mission to deliver outstanding recruitment solutions while promoting a thriving workplace for their team.
