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 68,231 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,911 job openings
Avg. salary range
301,523 - 304,226NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
240,041 - 244,815NZD/yr
Professional Development
5,480 job openings
Avg. salary range
495,831 - 580,178NZD/yr
Mentoring
4,168 job openings
Avg. salary range
483,950 - 549,393NZD/yr
Time Management
3,159 job openings
Avg. salary range
297,366 - 393,340NZD/yr
Flexible Working
3,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,876 - 99,982NZD/yr
Presentations
2,852 job openings
Avg. salary range
549,664 - 647,767NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,635 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,480,486 - 2,653,332NZD/yr
Health Care
2,517 job openings
Avg. salary range
273,503 - 337,893NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
2,117 job openings
Avg. salary range
382,761 - 458,363NZD/yr
Career Development
1,956 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,145,659 - 1,310,000NZD/yr
Diversity
1,891 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,576 - 1,343,433NZD/yr
AI
1,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,376 - 24,722NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,773 job openings
Avg. salary range
616,773 - 620,895NZD/yr
Payouts
1,707 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,695 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,255,322 - 2,524,437NZD/yr
Audits
1,687 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,855 - 20,794NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,569 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,537,102 - 1,843,223NZD/yr
Project Management
1,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,811,983 - 2,071,659NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,525 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,808 - 77,039NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,417 - 30,625NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,487 - 101,405NZD/yr
Data Analytics
1,401 job openings
Avg. salary range
242,600 - 259,880NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,389 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,856 - 29,301NZD/yr
Communication
1,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,943 - 103,694NZD/yr
Pricing
1,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,100,781 - 2,381,816NZD/yr
CRM
1,336 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,099,565 - 1,246,062NZD/yr
Customer Centricity
1,323 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,538 - 14,955NZD/yr
Sustainability
1,279 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,726 - 33,763NZD/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.