Built on Experience. Driven by Truth.
Founded by Shane Dye
Invictus Investigations is built on decades of real-world investigative experience at the highest levels. With a career spanning more than 23 years in criminal investigation, Shane brings elite investigative expertise, strategic thinking, and a calm, methodical approach to solving complex matters—whether personal, corporate, or legal.
For Shane, investigations have never simply been work—they’ve always been what drives him.
He loves the puzzle.
He loves the challenge.
He loves solving problems others cannot.
And he does it all with precision.
Meet Shane Dye
Shane joined New Zealand Police in 1993, beginning a distinguished career that would see him become one of the region’s most experienced investigators.
In 1998, he moved into the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) as a Detective, where he specialised in:
Fraud investigations
Complex criminal investigations
Organised crime targeting
Intelligence gathering
Interviewing and statement collection
Obtaining evidence
Preparing files for Police and court proceedings
Disclosure review and evidential analysis
Over the following two decades, Shane built extensive experience in serious and complex investigations, rising through senior ranks including:
Detective Sergeant (DS)
Detective Senior Sergeant (Snr Sgt)
He later led teams responsible for targeting high-level organised crime in the Tasman District, overseeing sophisticated investigations that required leadership, discretion, strategy, and exacting attention to detail.
Professional Private Investigation Services
Our team provides a full range of investigative services tailored to your situation:
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Surveillance & Undercover Operations
Discreet monitoring and intelligence gathering, done properly.
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Fraud & Theft Investigations
Insurance fraud, employee theft, and complex financial cases.
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Workplace & Employment Matters
Sensitive internal investigations handled with care and confidentiality.
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Interviews & Statements
Structured, professional interviewing to uncover key information.
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Case Review & Disclosure Analysis
Detailed review of disclosure and discovery in criminal and civil matters.
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Evidence Gathering & File Preparation
Obtaining, preserving, and preparing evidence with precision.
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File Management for Large Cases & Hearings
Managing documents within complex investigations.
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Expert Witness Services
Preparation of specialist evidence and delivery of expert opinion evidence.
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Targeted Witness Recruitment
Identification of key witnesses, profile analysis, and strategic engagement.
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Informer & Confidential Source Management
Managing sensitive investigations while protecting confidential sources.
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Evidence Preparation & Presentation
Guidance on preparing evidence in a way that can be understood by the fact finder.
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Online Intelligence (OSINT) & Digital Investigations
Obtainment of critical intelligence from online sources.
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Locating Persons
Professional tracing and locating services for missing persons across NZ and internationally.
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Nationwide & International Capability
We provide discreet investigative support wherever the case leads.
The Invictus Approach
The name Invictus means unconquered—a fitting reflection of how every investigation is approached.
At Invictus Investigations, persistence, strategic thinking, and absolute discretion are at the heart of everything we do. We follow facts, not assumptions, applying years of investigative expertise to uncover the truth with precision and professionalism. No shortcuts, no noise—just meticulous investigation done properly. When the answers matter, experience makes all the difference.
That is the Invictus approach.