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 71,601 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Compliance
7,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
272,299 - 275,389NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,888 job openings
Avg. salary range
222,648 - 227,474NZD/yr
Professional Development
5,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
448,219 - 524,238NZD/yr
Mentoring
4,412 job openings
Avg. salary range
452,404 - 513,620NZD/yr
Flexible Working
3,303 job openings
Avg. salary range
141,800 - 160,891NZD/yr
Time Management
3,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
295,875 - 389,846NZD/yr
Presentations
2,983 job openings
Avg. salary range
462,679 - 544,954NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,754 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,689,903 - 2,899,443NZD/yr
Health Care
2,653 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,355 - 274,886NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
2,205 job openings
Avg. salary range
357,129 - 427,630NZD/yr
Career Development
2,072 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,145,659 - 1,310,000NZD/yr
AI
1,994 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,611 - 24,247NZD/yr
Diversity
1,993 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,781 - 1,155,089NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,852 job openings
Avg. salary range
579,760 - 583,833NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,823 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,263,552 - 2,524,398NZD/yr
Payouts
1,812 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Audits
1,750 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,261 - 22,509NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,641 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,409,879 - 1,690,628NZD/yr
Project Management
1,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,855,951 - 2,101,990NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,596 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,808 - 77,039NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,590 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,417 - 30,625NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,468 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,856 - 29,301NZD/yr
Data Analytics
1,464 job openings
Avg. salary range
202,398 - 217,258NZD/yr
Pricing
1,432 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,802,717 - 2,043,794NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,419 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,807 - 99,388NZD/yr
CRM
1,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
905,619 - 1,026,161NZD/yr
Customer Centricity
1,385 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,538 - 14,955NZD/yr
Sustainability
1,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,726 - 33,763NZD/yr
Mana Workspace
1,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,709 - 59,514NZD/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.