Daniel Gallen

Daniel Gallen, Director New Zealand — Phillip Riley AU

Director New Zealand

Daniel Gallen leads Phillip Riley’s New Zealand business, specialising in energy and power sector recruitment across New Zealand. His experience includes electricity generation, transmission and distribution, with a focus on engineering, renewables, construction and operations.

He works with employers and professionals to understand the technical requirements of a role, the working environment and the person’s career goals. His approach is direct and practical, with an emphasis on honest communication and lasting professional relationships.

Daniel’s sector knowledge covers design, engineering and operational disciplines. He supports conversations about both recruitment needs and career opportunities across New Zealand.

Specialities

  • Transmission
  • Distribution
  • Generation
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Engineering
  • Renewables
  • Operations
  • Construction
  • Design
Auckland Contract or Consulting

18-month owner's-side contract secondment across two nationally significant energy projects. Glenbrook-based with periodic travel.

Christchurch Permanent / Full Time

Lead customer growth across NZ energy, strengthen key relationships and turn emerging needs into well-scoped work with wider business support.

Auckland Permanent / Full Time

Lead HV transmission and renewable energy projects across NZ and APAC. Work with purpose, in a supportive, employee-owned team

Christchurch Permanent / Full Time

Relocate to Christchurch for specialist transmission line work. NZD 150k to 200k plus profit share and relocation support.

Christchurch Permanent / Full Time

Lead complex transmission line work from anywhere in NZ. $150k to $200k plus profit share, benefits and relocation support.

Permanent / Full Time

Manage engineering and fabrication projects from handover to completion with an established Manawatū business.

Business Development & Growth Manager

Executive & General Management
Permanent / Full Time

Lead customer growth across NZ energy, strengthen key relationships and turn emerging needs into well-scoped work with wider business support.

Permanent / Full Time

Lead and build a growing NZ asset management function across major renewable generation assets, with strong regional and global support.

Contract or Consulting

18-month owner's-side contract secondment across two nationally significant energy projects. Glenbrook-based with periodic travel.

Permanent / Full Time

Lead mechanical engineering across Contact's geothermal fleet, solving real operational problems and improving long-lived generation assets.