In-Demand Skills in New Zealand
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in New Zealand. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 89,078 job listings - 2026
Top 41 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
11,871 job openings
Avg. salary range
150,295 - 181,650NZD/yr
education-training
8,413 job openings
Avg. salary range
415,854 - 473,014NZD/yr
training-certification
8,012 job openings
Avg. salary range
431,501 - 479,120NZD/yr
Compliance
4,395 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,628 - 20,202NZD/yr
online
4,019 job openings
Avg. salary range
699,436 - 811,275NZD/yr
cover-letters
3,393 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,363 - 36,881NZD/yr
professional-development
3,337 job openings
Avg. salary range
531,432 - 618,622NZD/yr
mentoring
2,614 job openings
Avg. salary range
434,147 - 490,114NZD/yr
external-workforce
2,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
497,464 - 670,638NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
2,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
572,875 - 641,352NZD/yr
time-management
2,055 job openings
Avg. salary range
544,744 - 730,020NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,824 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,194 - 21,469NZD/yr
presentations
1,804 job openings
Avg. salary range
605,489 - 741,846NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,718 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,398 - 95,891NZD/yr
employee-assistance
1,684 job openings
Avg. salary range
861,886 - 1,071,398NZD/yr
health-care
1,610 job openings
Avg. salary range
307,238 - 379,775NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
1,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,209 - 88,037NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
1,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
433,698 - 519,746NZD/yr
Communication
1,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,693 - 107,611NZD/yr
diversity
1,221 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,946 - 1,012,246NZD/yr
risk-management
1,218 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,996 - 27,496NZD/yr
support
1,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
career-development
1,173 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,363,878 - 1,559,006NZD/yr
environment
1,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
1,155 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,071 - 41,739NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
1,148 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
1,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,781 - 18,261NZD/yr
information-technology
1,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,892 - 31,679NZD/yr
audits
1,097 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,864 - 20,399NZD/yr
payouts
1,093 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,704 - 28,441NZD/yr
mana-workspace
1,089 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,662 - 62,130NZD/yr
beaches-islands
1,031 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,677,685 - 2,998,006NZD/yr
Communication
1,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
project-management
984 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,605,445 - 1,835,038NZD/yr
invoicing
946 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,929 - 81,595NZD/yr
troubleshooting
936 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,397,024 - 2,875,214NZD/yr
clubs-organizations
918 job openings
Avg. salary range
228,622 - 243,854NZD/yr
microsoft-azure
898 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,108 - 16,427NZD/yr
development
889 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
Python
884 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,604 - 14,922NZD/yr
service-delivery
881 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,666 - 31,012NZD/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in New Zealand for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.