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 70,370 job listings - 2026
Top 46 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
8,221 job openings
Avg. salary range
194,602 - 230,625NZD/yr
education-training
5,699 job openings
Avg. salary range
141,758 - 164,828NZD/yr
training-certification
5,416 job openings
Avg. salary range
164,774 - 192,212NZD/yr
Compliance
3,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,875 - 25,985NZD/yr
online
2,825 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,076 - 62,347NZD/yr
cover-letters
2,406 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,276 - 45,426NZD/yr
professional-development
2,361 job openings
Avg. salary range
268,925 - 304,782NZD/yr
mentoring
1,949 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,761 - 91,176NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,785 job openings
Avg. salary range
224,837 - 241,555NZD/yr
external-workforce
1,785 job openings
Avg. salary range
208,808 - 383,697NZD/yr
Communication
1,595 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,679 - 106,258NZD/yr
time-management
1,498 job openings
Avg. salary range
508,065 - 679,871NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,847 - 94,327NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,631 - 28,092NZD/yr
health-care
1,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
476,551 - 586,421NZD/yr
support
1,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
presentations
1,214 job openings
Avg. salary range
950,669 - 1,165,349NZD/yr
environment
1,209 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
1,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,484 - 85,967NZD/yr
employee-assistance
1,181 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,074,545 - 1,335,914NZD/yr
Communication
1,077 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
1,029 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr
Customer Service
999 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,549 - 80,461NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
955 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,256 - 21,398NZD/yr
development
939 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
mana-workspace
916 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,249 - 68,592NZD/yr
management
909 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
diversity
904 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,872 - 1,616,349NZD/yr
professional
844 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/yr
career-development
838 job openings
Avg. salary range
634,948 - 740,417NZD/yr
health
823 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,583 - 14,583NZD/yr
Python
822 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,963 - 15,625NZD/yr
people
817 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,438 - 15,104NZD/yr
information-technology
799 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,538 - 45,529NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
791 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,041 - 50,671NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
785 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,383 - 21,667NZD/yr
microsoft-azure
783 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,115 - 16,264NZD/yr
audits
779 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,424 - 24,317NZD/yr
Teamwork
771 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,282 - 94,242NZD/yr
beaches-islands
771 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,503 - 20,549NZD/yr
project-management
741 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,318 - 29,833NZD/yr
business
730 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,206 - 15,429NZD/yr
risk-management
718 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,108 - 32,384NZD/yr
Manufacturing
711 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,500 - 114,375NZD/yr
Communication Skills
707 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,132 - 108,188NZD/yr
processing-js
705 job openings
Avg. salary range
65,000 - 70,000NZD/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.