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 80,863 job listings - 2026
Top 42 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
10,490 job openings
Avg. salary range
165,422 - 200,113NZD/yr
education-training
7,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
457,622 - 520,466NZD/yr
training-certification
7,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
462,567 - 513,568NZD/yr
Compliance
3,937 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,480 - 21,106NZD/yr
online
3,547 job openings
Avg. salary range
821,014 - 952,385NZD/yr
cover-letters
3,023 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,595 - 39,553NZD/yr
professional-development
2,968 job openings
Avg. salary range
271,300 - 326,425NZD/yr
mentoring
2,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
484,254 - 546,565NZD/yr
external-workforce
2,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
548,553 - 739,892NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
2,196 job openings
Avg. salary range
649,794 - 727,399NZD/yr
time-management
1,846 job openings
Avg. salary range
544,744 - 730,020NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,594 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,903 - 22,409NZD/yr
presentations
1,584 job openings
Avg. salary range
675,031 - 827,284NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,561 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,799 - 94,993NZD/yr
employee-assistance
1,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
861,886 - 1,071,398NZD/yr
health-care
1,458 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,227 - 512,685NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
1,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,296 - 88,080NZD/yr
Communication
1,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,000 - 107,869NZD/yr
support
1,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
environment
1,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
1,148 job openings
Avg. salary range
493,691 - 591,881NZD/yr
risk-management
1,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,054 - 28,745NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
1,093 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr
diversity
1,090 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,946 - 1,012,246NZD/yr
career-development
1,045 job openings
Avg. salary range
474,508 - 553,220NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
1,035 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,270 - 44,309NZD/yr
Communication
1,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
mana-workspace
1,011 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,662 - 62,130NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
1,007 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,321 - 18,798NZD/yr
information-technology
995 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,269 - 34,419NZD/yr
payouts
993 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,125 - 30,121NZD/yr
audits
962 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,654 - 21,260NZD/yr
beaches-islands
931 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,428,234 - 2,709,151NZD/yr
project-management
890 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,764,823 - 2,017,125NZD/yr
development
889 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
management
872 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
microsoft-azure
847 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,182 - 16,450NZD/yr
invoicing
836 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,195 - 91,861NZD/yr
clubs-organizations
834 job openings
Avg. salary range
248,193 - 264,697NZD/yr
Python
833 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,778 - 15,139NZD/yr
troubleshooting
829 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,786,528 - 3,342,750NZD/yr
professional
817 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/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.