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 64,433 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,298 job openings
Avg. salary range
334,381 - 336,893NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
249,009 - 254,239NZD/yr
Professional Development
4,996 job openings
Avg. salary range
527,864 - 617,680NZD/yr
Mentoring
3,818 job openings
Avg. salary range
508,076 - 576,817NZD/yr
Time Management
2,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
692,014 - 927,223NZD/yr
Flexible Working
2,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,268 - 22,414NZD/yr
Presentations
2,639 job openings
Avg. salary range
761,239 - 933,112NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,440 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,989,355 - 3,164,581NZD/yr
Health Care
2,350 job openings
Avg. salary range
300,206 - 370,927NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
1,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
443,582 - 531,455NZD/yr
Career Development
1,784 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,223,980 - 1,399,483NZD/yr
Diversity
1,752 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,576 - 1,343,433NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,735 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,882 - 99,911NZD/yr
AI
1,692 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,170 - 24,437NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
743,884 - 748,473NZD/yr
Payouts
1,593 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Audits
1,569 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,020 - 21,017NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,559,504 - 2,865,146NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,441 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,249,278 - 2,697,422NZD/yr
Project Management
1,423 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,726,420 - 1,973,912NZD/yr
Communication
1,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,646 - 104,674NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,929 - 81,714NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,374 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,104 - 35,052NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,208 - 65,907NZD/yr
Data Analytics
1,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
227,457 - 244,295NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,276 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,663 - 33,979NZD/yr
Mana Workspace
1,275 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,109 - 69,322NZD/yr
Pricing
1,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,191,467 - 2,484,656NZD/yr
CRM
1,209 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,262,667 - 1,430,958NZD/yr
Sustainability
1,205 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,538 - 33,575NZD/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.