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 64,524 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,305 job openings
Avg. salary range
334,381 - 336,893NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
250,206 - 255,338NZD/yr
Professional Development
5,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
527,864 - 617,680NZD/yr
Mentoring
3,822 job openings
Avg. salary range
508,076 - 576,817NZD/yr
Time Management
2,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
692,014 - 927,223NZD/yr
Flexible Working
2,829 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,275 - 21,250NZD/yr
Presentations
2,641 job openings
Avg. salary range
761,239 - 933,112NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,441 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,989,355 - 3,164,581NZD/yr
Health Care
2,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
300,206 - 370,927NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
1,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
443,582 - 531,455NZD/yr
Career Development
1,788 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,223,980 - 1,399,483NZD/yr
Diversity
1,750 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,576 - 1,343,433NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,723 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,751 - 99,691NZD/yr
AI
1,693 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
1,595 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Audits
1,573 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,020 - 21,017NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,549 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,559,504 - 2,865,146NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,442 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,249,278 - 2,697,422NZD/yr
Project Management
1,424 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,767,037 - 2,020,284NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,402 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,929 - 81,714NZD/yr
Communication
1,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,646 - 104,674NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,376 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,104 - 35,052NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,260 - 60,002NZD/yr
Data Analytics
1,289 job openings
Avg. salary range
227,457 - 244,295NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,278 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,663 - 33,979NZD/yr
Mana Workspace
1,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
58,109 - 69,322NZD/yr
Pricing
1,247 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,191,467 - 2,484,656NZD/yr
CRM
1,213 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,262,667 - 1,430,958NZD/yr
Sustainability
1,208 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.