Experience

We recruit highly skilled security professionals from a range of backgrounds that include the New Zealand Police Special Tactics Group and the New Zealand SAS. Many have extensive experience operating in close protection roles internationally.

Templeman’s Close Protection team comprises former members of the NZ Police Diplomatic Protection Squad, Special Tactics Group and NZ SAS. They have protected Prime Ministers, senior officials, royalty, VIPs and high-net-worth clients. Internationally experienced, highly trained and regularly tested, they deliver discreet, professional security without compromise.

Templeman’s investigative team delivers forensic-level attention to detail across corporate and private matters. We handle complex insurance, fraud and personal investigations, combining scene examination, surveillance, interviews, CCTV recovery and in-depth background enquiries. Our evidence-led approach has resolved multimillion-dollar claims, exposed dishonesty and supported successful legal outcomes in New Zealand and internationally.

Templeman’s surveillance operators combine specialist New Zealand Police backgrounds with extensive private sector experience. Skilled across all forms of surveillance, they operate with precision, discretion and full compliance with current legislation, industry standards and evolving technology.

Our breadth of expertise means Templeman teams are regularly deployed beyond New Zealand shores. We work with a trusted global network of investigators and security operators who support our New Zealand-based team when required. Our international experience spans the United Kingdom, United States, Mexico, Japan, China, Australia, Venezuela, Colombia, Fiji, Vanuatu, Tahiti and Indonesia.

Mark Templeman is one of New Zealand’s most respected private investigators and security consultants. A former member of the New Zealand Police Criminal Investigations Branch, he has received commendations from the judiciary, Crown Solicitors and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

Mark leads Templeman’s commercial investigations, security operations and manages close protection assignments for high-net-worth individuals and VIPs, as well as professionals within sectors such as finance, hospitality and government.

Mark has planned round-the-clock residential security operations, advised on countermeasures against serious threats and worked with legal professionals on major criminal and civil matters.

Mark sets exacting standards and personally selects every Templeman team member to uphold his reputation for precision, excellence and safety.