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 63,014 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,145 job openings
Avg. salary range
342,051 - 344,739NZD/yr
Cover Letters
4,992 job openings
Avg. salary range
141,154 - 146,371NZD/yr
Professional Development
4,856 job openings
Avg. salary range
538,687 - 630,329NZD/yr
Mentoring
3,728 job openings
Avg. salary range
516,519 - 586,421NZD/yr
Time Management
2,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
725,459 - 972,903NZD/yr
Flexible Working
2,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,059 - 22,197NZD/yr
Presentations
2,569 job openings
Avg. salary range
761,239 - 933,112NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,224,367 - 2,434,556NZD/yr
Health Care
2,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
307,573 - 380,095NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
1,842 job openings
Avg. salary range
459,441 - 550,432NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,798 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,584 - 99,461NZD/yr
Career Development
1,728 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,267,292 - 1,449,033NZD/yr
Diversity
1,696 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,428 - 1,456,694NZD/yr
AI
1,655 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,351 - 23,322NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,623 job openings
Avg. salary range
425,081 - 429,451NZD/yr
Payouts
1,554 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,505 - 26,625NZD/yr
Audits
1,522 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,020 - 21,017NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,513 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,743,899 - 3,071,732NZD/yr
Communication
1,448 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,287 - 104,201NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,417 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,403,512 - 2,882,595NZD/yr
Project Management
1,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,767,185 - 2,020,239NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,364 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,929 - 81,714NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,327 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,729 - 24,219NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,296 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,208 - 65,907NZD/yr
Mana Workspace
1,292 job openings
Avg. salary range
56,459 - 67,305NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,253 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,690 - 30,338NZD/yr
Data Analytics
1,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
227,457 - 244,295NZD/yr
Pricing
1,221 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,287,443 - 2,593,049NZD/yr
CRM
1,180 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,262,667 - 1,430,958NZD/yr
Support
1,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/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.