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 62,681 job listings - 2026
Top 48 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
6,852 job openings
Avg. salary range
182,101 - 222,548NZD/yr
education-training
4,752 job openings
Avg. salary range
172,520 - 201,392NZD/yr
training-certification
4,529 job openings
Avg. salary range
200,552 - 234,313NZD/yr
Compliance
2,744 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,802 - 22,564NZD/yr
online
2,379 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,750 - 58,567NZD/yr
cover-letters
2,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,995 - 40,432NZD/yr
professional-development
2,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
319,822 - 362,437NZD/yr
mentoring
1,640 job openings
Avg. salary range
109,257 - 118,543NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,501 job openings
Avg. salary range
99,571 - 107,611NZD/yr
external-workforce
1,467 job openings
Avg. salary range
135,166 - 333,152NZD/yr
Communication
1,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,169 - 101,641NZD/yr
time-management
1,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
549,570 - 735,486NZD/yr
support
1,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
environment
1,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,137 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,239 - 93,703NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,106 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,450 - 22,068NZD/yr
Communication
1,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
health-care
1,052 job openings
Avg. salary range
733,716 - 911,129NZD/yr
presentations
1,043 job openings
Avg. salary range
816,421 - 1,096,410NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
1,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,190 - 85,589NZD/yr
employee-assistance
993 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,428,183 - 1,776,285NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
958 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,775 - 44,409NZD/yr
development
941 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
management
910 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
Customer Service
901 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,236 - 80,368NZD/yr
mana-workspace
872 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,245 - 59,289NZD/yr
professional
846 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/yr
health
824 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,583 - 14,583NZD/yr
people
820 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,438 - 15,104NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
810 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,080 - 22,411NZD/yr
diversity
802 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,812 - 2,649,166NZD/yr
Python
771 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,274 - 16,161NZD/yr
microsoft-azure
736 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,418 - 16,657NZD/yr
business
730 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,206 - 15,429NZD/yr
career-development
719 job openings
Avg. salary range
634,948 - 740,417NZD/yr
Manufacturing
692 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,500 - 114,375NZD/yr
knowledge
686 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,867 - 12,842NZD/yr
information-technology
684 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,123 - 38,590NZD/yr
Teamwork
680 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,792 - 90,756NZD/yr
applications
677 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,975 - 14,962NZD/yr
Training
671 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,333 - 18,333NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
669 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,042 - 17,344NZD/yr
processing-js
664 job openings
Avg. salary range
65,000 - 70,000NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
656 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,201 - 64,325NZD/yr
services
645 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,712NZD/yr
audits
644 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,499 - 14,111NZD/yr
risk-management
638 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,481 - 34,900NZD/yr
beaches-islands
635 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,013 - 20,994NZD/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.