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 63,409 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,185 job openings
Avg. salary range
336,752 - 339,403NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
248,849 - 254,207NZD/yr
Professional Development
4,904 job openings
Avg. salary range
533,604 - 624,409NZD/yr
Mentoring
3,745 job openings
Avg. salary range
512,226 - 581,543NZD/yr
Time Management
2,837 job openings
Avg. salary range
692,014 - 927,223NZD/yr
Flexible Working
2,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,790 - 23,083NZD/yr
Presentations
2,594 job openings
Avg. salary range
761,239 - 933,112NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,260,092 - 3,451,172NZD/yr
Health Care
2,301 job openings
Avg. salary range
300,206 - 370,927NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
1,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
454,719 - 544,853NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,800 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,522 - 99,504NZD/yr
Career Development
1,753 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,267,292 - 1,449,033NZD/yr
Diversity
1,717 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,576 - 1,343,433NZD/yr
AI
1,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,406 - 24,732NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,637 job openings
Avg. salary range
782,386 - 787,208NZD/yr
Payouts
1,561 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Audits
1,531 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,020 - 21,017NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,520 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,680,711 - 3,000,858NZD/yr
Communication
1,432 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,494 - 104,497NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,423 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,249,278 - 2,697,422NZD/yr
Project Management
1,403 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,726,420 - 1,973,912NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,929 - 81,714NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,356 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,104 - 35,052NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,208 - 65,907NZD/yr
Data Analytics
1,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
227,457 - 244,295NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,663 - 33,979NZD/yr
Mana Workspace
1,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,109 - 69,322NZD/yr
Pricing
1,229 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,191,467 - 2,484,656NZD/yr
CRM
1,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,262,667 - 1,430,958NZD/yr
Sustainability
1,186 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,760 - 30,957NZD/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.