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 63,469 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,192 job openings
Avg. salary range
336,752 - 339,403NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
248,849 - 254,207NZD/yr
Professional Development
4,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
533,604 - 624,409NZD/yr
Mentoring
3,750 job openings
Avg. salary range
512,226 - 581,543NZD/yr
Time Management
2,840 job openings
Avg. salary range
692,014 - 927,223NZD/yr
Flexible Working
2,764 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,790 - 23,083NZD/yr
Presentations
2,599 job openings
Avg. salary range
761,239 - 933,112NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,398 job openings
Avg. salary range
3,260,092 - 3,451,172NZD/yr
Health Care
2,306 job openings
Avg. salary range
300,206 - 370,927NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
1,852 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
1,755 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,267,292 - 1,449,033NZD/yr
Diversity
1,719 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,576 - 1,343,433NZD/yr
AI
1,664 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,406 - 24,732NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,639 job openings
Avg. salary range
782,386 - 787,208NZD/yr
Payouts
1,561 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Audits
1,533 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,020 - 21,017NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,521 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,680,711 - 3,000,858NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,423 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,249,278 - 2,697,422NZD/yr
Communication
1,420 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,614 - 104,668NZD/yr
Project Management
1,405 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
1,357 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
1,262 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
1,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,191,467 - 2,484,656NZD/yr
Sustainability
1,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,760 - 30,957NZD/yr
CRM
1,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,262,667 - 1,430,958NZD/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.