Adam is the Managing Director of Motive Group and owner of several service related businesses throughout New Zealand; including a multi-site hotel and serviced apartment company, urban backpacker, conference centre, online marketing group, security services and business development consulting company. Founded in 2006, Adam has seen the company move from strength to strength, including opening Ohtel, a brand new luxury 5 star hotel in downtown Auckland in 2021, along with launching an accommodation leasing management company Habitat in 2022 with Hotel DeBrett as its first hotel.
Known in his earlier years for his training academy and food & beverage expertise, Adam has written training material for the service sector for over 20 years and facilitated more than 10,000 people in the art of soft skills.
Dad to 3, keen sponsor and supporter to the arts, sport and community, Adam is strongly customer focused and proudly leads the teams across all business entities by example.
Hazel has established a strong career within the hospitality industry, joining Motive Group at the end of 2019 as Chief Commercial Director. Prior to joining Motive, Hazel worked in senior management roles within hospitality in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia.
She has knowledge in a diverse range of hospitality systems and processes, from ecommerce, data integration, revenue, sales, loyalty, brand management and is also a Chartered Marketer, recognised by the Marketing Association NZ.
Hazel’s love of travel, food, wine and exploring the great outdoors ensures she’s a passionate advocate for all things hospitality related.
Sarah Croskery is our General Manager for New Zealand Accommodation Group. Sarah is based on the sunny Kapiti coast and brings a wealth of hospitality experience, having worked in HR, operations, finance and more recently sales and marketing. Sarah has been instrumental in the digital transformation project for ASURE Accommodation Group and now leads the ASURE Hub team. Outside of work you'll find Sarah on the beach, at the lake, relaxing at yoga or catching up with friends and family.
Shrey is our Finance and Human Resources Administrator. Shrey works closely with our internal and external stakeholders to ensure things like accounts payable, banking, payroll, and HR aspects run smoothly across all the entities we support. Shrey brings a fresh viewpoint to our operations, having recently graduated with a Masters in Management Studies in Finance from Waikato University.
Megan started as a Domestic Travel Consultant, arranging travel in New Zealand, then transitioned to an International Leisure Consultant role. Megan’s diverse experience includes being a Travel and Tourism Tutor and Student Liaison, as well as a Trainer and Staff Welfare professional. Today, she brings her extensive skills and knowledge to support the Motive team. Beyond work, Megan enjoys Zumba, walking, cooking, tramping, and conquering New Zealand’s Great Walks, showcasing her adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors.
Jess has been working in the hospitality, IT Support and customer service industries for 11 years, and in that time has created a real passion for looking after people and making things right. She truly believes that great customer service comes from always putting on a smile, and really listening to what the customer is saying. It’s these skills that helps her deliver great IT support as the team leader for this complex area.
Jess lives in the very hip Aro Valley with four strange guys that like to bake and clean. She loves walking around the awesome hills of wellington, enjoys a good book, and knows more about the Beatles than anyone!
Drawing from a unique blend of hospitality and finance experience, Veena now focuses on processing payroll and managing accounts receivable and payable. With a keen eye for detail honed from previous experience as an Analyst, she oversees the daily tasks to support smooth financial operations. Veena is also the first point of contact for ASURE Accommodation Group members for their day to day enquiries. Apart form work a quite time with her sketch book and the beautiful New Zealand waters interests her.
Ben has been working in the customer service and IT industries for over 10 years now, bringing a wealth of knowledge from both sectors to his role as an IT Enabler. Based in the vibrant Wainuiomata, Ben lives with his best friend and two lovable canine companions.
When not immersing himself in the world of tech, you can find Ben at the gym or making music! Ben enjoys creating unique music arrangements that reflect his passion and ingenuity. His diverse skill set and zest for personal growth allow Ben to bring a fresh perspective to the Motive IT Team.
Maia is our Marketing Coordinator who supports all entities across the Motive Group family. Maia is a recent graduate of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in both Marketing and Management. Maia helps to manage, build and develop brand awareness by delivering market strategies that resonates with target audiences to drives brand growth and engagement. Outside of work she is either playing sports or watching it from the sidelines.
Katie is our Admin Coordinator, collaborating closely with our Finance Executive to streamline operations across all supported entities. From accounts receivable and payable to payroll, Katie optimizes processes to ensure seamless operations and enhance efficiency.
