Richard Motet

Business Psychologist/Employment Relations Specialist

Richard Motet helps clients ensure people-issues associated with business challenges are implemented on time, on budget, and with risks mitigated.
He has a solid reputation for successfully resolving employment relations issues, business performance management improvement, leading projects and implementing major change initiatives, coaching senior management and in securing rapid adoption by stakeholders, line management and employees.

Richard is a trained and accredited user of various psychometrics and enabling him to administer, score, interpret, and provide feedback on these results. He has considerable experience in representing SHL/PreVisor in the delivery of assessment and development centres, report writing, feedback and coaching to clients in a variety of industries in both the private and public sectors.
Richard has worked in both Australia and New Zealand in the Aviation, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marine, Local Government, Information Technology, Energy, Infrastructure and Financial Services sectors.
Richard has been described as: “Exactly the right person to have in your corner when failure is not an option.”

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“I was part of the Vodafone external legal team advising on Project Plato, and worked with Richard on the strategic people issues that arose from the project. I found Richard to be both insightful and strategic in his outlook, and able to demonstrate an empathy for the people necessarily affected by the project. I have no hesitation in recommending Richard.”
Clayton Kimpton | Partner | Kensington Swan

“Richard worked for Air New Zealand as a contract HR Project. He played an important role in a variety of major employment relations projects. Richard was part of the core team responsible for managing a number of key negotiations, consultations, collective agreements and subsequent restructures involving Air New Zealand Engineering Services (ANZES) during this tumultuous period. He demonstrated the same commitment to achieving rock-solid performance in case-managing a number of very sensitive issues during this time period.
Richard proved himself to be an effective, competent, hard-working, resilient and reliable professional who can be trusted to deliver solid results even in the most challenging and confrontational situations.
He is exactly the right person to have in your corner when failure is not an option. I recommend him without hesitation.”
Quentin Baxter| Employment Relations Manager | Air New Zealand

“Richard has worked on various consulting assignments with PreVisor and more recently SHL/PreVisor over the past four years. He displays professionalism at all times and is able to leverage off his considerable experience and business insights when working alongside colleagues and clients to very positive effect. He has worked on senior level Assessment, Coaching and Development assignments for various clients across different business sectors. Richard has significant Trans-Tasman experience which adds to his versatility. I would strongly recommend Richard as a premium provider within his areas of expertise.”
Grant Meyer, Director | PreVisor Australia

“I have had the pleasure to work with Richard for a number of years on several business critical projects. I have always found Richard to be extremely professional and strategic. His HR experience and skills are exceptional. Richard has the unique ability to link the big picture perspective with the operational realities. I would have no hesitation in contracting his services again or recommending him for any future role.”
Shane Gorinski | Business Psychology

“Richard was referred to me by a colleague who is known for demanding extremely high standards in managing his business interests. I was not disappointed. Richard quickly proved himself as a highly competent professional who operates effectively in partnership with the business.
He demonstrated the ability to get several projects underway without delay, keep things moving, and ensure management was informed at all times. I was particularly impressed by his willingness to add value at every opportunity and to go the extra mile in order to achieve solid results. Richard has an open manner which draws people to him. I have no hesitation in recommending Richard to those organisations that need a trusted resource who can operate operationally and strategically, while always keeping an eye on the ultimate goal.”
Danny Gelb

“It is a pleasure to work with a HR professional who is passionate about achieving pragmatic and sustainable results for the client. Richard has the ability to zero-in on core issues in a variety of situations and he is highly effective in crafting solutions consistent with the big picture. This applies equally to his resolution of specific issues or when he is required to chart human resource strategies with clearly articulated and measurable outcomes. In addition to his HR technical skills, business acumen, and experience working in both Australian and New Zealand based organisations, Richard stands out as a thoroughly reliable individual who builds trust and respect among people at all levels. I recommend Richard without hesitation.”
Chris Cavanagh

“Richard is a true HR consultant, with a clear understanding of business needs and delivering pragmatic solutions. At Feltex he successfully completed, within tight timeframes, a comprehensive review of collective employment agreements, to deliver an integrated perspective of a complex set of agreements covering a number of plants and operations. Where Richard really stood out, was his incisive and crisp summary of pertinent issues. His review was critical in developing a longer term IR/ER strategy and the review was still being referred to, as valuable input, years after the initial project. Richard has a very professional approach and delivers excellent value. I would highly recommend Richard and would have no hesitation in using his services again.”
Charles Van Heerden | Human Resources Director

“I worked with Richard in 2001 where he worked in HR on reorganisation and change mangement covering Brisbane, Melbourne and other parts of our business in Australia. He was responsible for the management of several challenging and complex performance issues and HR projects.
He had a “can do” approach, a great personality and excellent communication skills that enabled him to cut through the dross and produce results in a very challenging environment. He was a pleasure to work with.”
Des Ashton | General Manager Aircraft Heavy Maintenenance | Ansett Australia