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 84,296 job listings - 2026
Top 41 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
11,131 job openings
Avg. salary range
159,543 - 192,942NZD/yr
education-training
7,875 job openings
Avg. salary range
435,657 - 495,525NZD/yr
training-certification
7,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
446,443 - 495,673NZD/yr
Compliance
4,158 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,141 - 20,794NZD/yr
online
3,765 job openings
Avg. salary range
755,289 - 876,122NZD/yr
cover-letters
3,206 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,308 - 37,967NZD/yr
professional-development
3,144 job openings
Avg. salary range
245,232 - 295,011NZD/yr
mentoring
2,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
468,780 - 529,184NZD/yr
external-workforce
2,378 job openings
Avg. salary range
533,019 - 718,755NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
2,322 job openings
Avg. salary range
625,902 - 700,642NZD/yr
time-management
1,937 job openings
Avg. salary range
544,744 - 730,020NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,601 - 22,008NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,398 - 95,891NZD/yr
presentations
1,677 job openings
Avg. salary range
675,031 - 827,284NZD/yr
employee-assistance
1,592 job openings
Avg. salary range
861,886 - 1,071,398NZD/yr
health-care
1,526 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,227 - 512,685NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
1,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,209 - 88,037NZD/yr
Communication
1,321 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,434 - 107,259NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
1,217 job openings
Avg. salary range
480,255 - 575,764NZD/yr
support
1,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
risk-management
1,162 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,054 - 28,745NZD/yr
environment
1,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
diversity
1,156 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,946 - 1,012,246NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
1,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr
career-development
1,096 job openings
Avg. salary range
474,508 - 553,220NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
1,092 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,270 - 44,309NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
1,069 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,110 - 18,712NZD/yr
information-technology
1,051 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,802 - 33,840NZD/yr
mana-workspace
1,048 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,662 - 62,130NZD/yr
payouts
1,047 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,125 - 30,121NZD/yr
audits
1,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,654 - 21,260NZD/yr
Communication
1,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
beaches-islands
971 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,301,090 - 2,567,398NZD/yr
project-management
938 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,681,379 - 1,921,825NZD/yr
development
889 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
troubleshooting
888 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,397,024 - 2,875,214NZD/yr
invoicing
882 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,195 - 91,861NZD/yr
clubs-organizations
879 job openings
Avg. salary range
248,193 - 264,697NZD/yr
management
872 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
microsoft-azure
867 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,488 - 16,724NZD/yr
Python
854 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,778 - 15,139NZD/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.