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 62,980 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
4,669 job openings
Avg. salary range
104,861 - 122,059NZD/yr
education-training
3,224 job openings
Avg. salary range
232,501 - 270,574NZD/yr
training-certification
3,067 job openings
Avg. salary range
265,895 - 309,598NZD/yr
planning-and-design
2,589 job openings
Avg. salary range
107,049 - 131,690NZD/yr
policies-and-practices
2,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,828 - 29,078NZD/yr
Compliance
1,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,091 - 22,592NZD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
1,815 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,165 - 26,424NZD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
1,746 job openings
Avg. salary range
141,014 - 173,742NZD/yr
online
1,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,339 - 45,715NZD/yr
Communication
1,506 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,540 - 102,812NZD/yr
cover-letters
1,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,641 - 39,543NZD/yr
professional-development
1,401 job openings
Avg. salary range
308,080 - 358,745NZD/yr
testing-and-analysis
1,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,076 - 18,954NZD/yr
visual-art-design
1,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,497 - 13,623NZD/yr
health-and-safety
1,265 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,293 - 12,570NZD/yr
support
1,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
mentoring
1,217 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,545 - 15,380NZD/yr
environment
1,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
recruiting-career-management
1,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,914 - 47,813NZD/yr
state-local-municipal
1,114 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,401 - 14,282NZD/yr
Communication
1,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
Customer Service
1,043 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,857 - 79,081NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,518 - 14,941NZD/yr
external-workforce
998 job openings
Avg. salary range
171,150 - 199,482NZD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
973 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,806 - 16,352NZD/yr
smartrecruiters
971 job openings
Microsoft Excel
959 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,990 - 96,183NZD/yr
development
941 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
time-management
935 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,546 - 23,861NZD/yr
trade-shows-events
931 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,879 - 35,613NZD/yr
management
910 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
863 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,167 - 32,778NZD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
855 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,337 - 23,094NZD/yr
professional
846 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
842 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,322 - 84,121NZD/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
Teamwork
791 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,096 - 87,377NZD/yr
mana-workspace
789 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,344 - 51,550NZD/yr
workday
774 job openings
flexible-working
772 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,192 - 17,616NZD/yr
laws-and-regulations
764 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,448 - 25,931NZD/yr
lift-and-shift
764 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,607 - 20,495NZD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
754 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,485 - 27,739NZD/yr
health-care
745 job openings
Avg. salary range
877,333 - 1,090,033NZD/yr
employee-assistance
731 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,134,459 - 2,656,125NZD/yr
business
730 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,206 - 15,429NZD/yr
Manufacturing
706 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,500 - 114,375NZD/yr
Retail
693 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,000 - 88,000NZD/yr
Python
692 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,879 - 16,098NZD/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.