Our vision

Cleaning is a meticulous and physical job, and we love it! We take pride in our work and nothing compares to the satisfaction we get when our customers see the difference it makes.

We are feminist, queer, anti-racist and value respectful relationships, especially with people at the margins of the workforce.

We don’t just talk about creating impact, we actually do it. And we measure it. We use evidence and data to produce impact reports of the work we do and support our claims.

“Kia Ora,

the thing I like most about fresh desk is the balance it allows me with my studies, where I am currently working towards earning my Master of the Fine Arts in Creative Practice.

The staff at Taumata Arowai and NZEI, the places where I clean, are always super nice to me.

I aim to provide the best quality I can to them as a result.”

“I joined Freshdesk at the end of 2022 and have not regretted a bit working for this amazing company.

The style of management as well as consistent collaborative approach of colleagues has made my work enjoyable and satisfying.

At Freshdesk, cleanliness is our watchword.”

“Talofa Lava,

I am a first time mum to my beautiful baby girl Haziel and I have recently joined Fresh Desk in March this year.

Fresh Desk has given me the opportunity to get back on my feet, and to be able gain more experience within the workforce.

I strive to be the best version of myself and give everything my 110%.”

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“I’m a Samoan and a cleaner.”

Lina has cleaned government agency sites for 17 years with large cleaning companies. At Fresh Desk she takes time to celebrate individuals in her team via the Cleaner of the Month award.

“The workload is balanced, it is right, no one is stressed, and we are very happy. Fresh Desk appreciates us and treats us fair, like VIPs, since we do the job and bring money to the company.”

“What I like most is the respect from the LINZ staff to us cleaners. It makes a big difference when people are friendly, not like other places I have worked. One [LINZ] person told me ‘You are doing a marvellous job, thank you so much for looking after us’ and I really appreciated that comment.”

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“I bring an incredibly high standard to this job, and work hard to maintain that to make our clients happy.”

Tangi is an expert in cleaning who worked at the Auckland Fish Market for several years. Famous for her detailing of windows and furniture, Tangi was known for paying attention to the areas that make all the difference.

In 2023 Tangi left working at Fresh Desk to work for a property services group.

Tangi remains a friend to Fresh Desk and a fellow member of the Cleaning Services Sector steering group.

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“I’m a social change practitioner with 15 years’ international experience. I grapple with the commercial aspects of running a business.

I’m passionate about systems change led by people who work in stigmatised workforces.

I love the Cleaning Services Sector Collective steering group.”

“Working in the Australian social sector gave me the values and experience needed to co-found Fresh Desk: collaboration, facilitation and developing people.

I’m a qualified trainer and assessor and in my time off I am learning to ski!”

Fresh Desk helps staff members gain NZQA certificates for professional development.

2023 Cleaning Collective Steering Group

Currently working on Bold Goal 3: Developing best practice for health and wellbeing. Milestone 1: to tell a successful social procurement case study

• Links with impact story at LINZ/Fresh Desk (Lina)

• Links with Toitū Te Whenua LINZ - Buyer commitment to supplier diversity (Claire, Bruce)

• Links with intermediary Ākina (Rochelle Wallens) - how to procure social impact

• Links with NZGP Rules 16 Broader Outcomes, Rule 19 Employment Standards

  Next stories

  • Working with pakihi Māori

  • How cleaners’ voices fed into the procurement process (Fala Haulangi’s idea)

  • Cleaners Care Network grows in new region

  • Developing ’Jump the Desk’ pathway with Pradeep, Suba and ATH