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 66,296 job listings - 2026
Top 47 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
7,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
207,104 - 245,574NZD/yr
education-training
5,236 job openings
Avg. salary range
149,865 - 174,568NZD/yr
training-certification
4,969 job openings
Avg. salary range
173,042 - 202,231NZD/yr
Compliance
2,978 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,388 - 23,163NZD/yr
online
2,594 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,340 - 57,862NZD/yr
cover-letters
2,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,454 - 43,234NZD/yr
professional-development
2,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
287,141 - 325,428NZD/yr
mentoring
1,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
94,549 - 102,761NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,644 job openings
Avg. salary range
237,694 - 255,285NZD/yr
external-workforce
1,632 job openings
Avg. salary range
223,627 - 412,410NZD/yr
Communication
1,415 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,859 - 105,420NZD/yr
time-management
1,401 job openings
Avg. salary range
549,570 - 735,486NZD/yr
support
1,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
environment
1,209 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,593 - 27,985NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,251 - 93,751NZD/yr
health-care
1,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
579,689 - 716,026NZD/yr
presentations
1,125 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,035,655 - 1,269,699NZD/yr
employee-assistance
1,096 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,428,183 - 1,776,285NZD/yr
Communication
1,077 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
1,022 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,675 - 85,325NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
986 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr
development
939 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
Customer Service
938 job openings
Avg. salary range
65,865 - 79,336NZD/yr
management
909 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
mana-workspace
902 job openings
Avg. salary range
54,420 - 65,260NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
880 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,548 - 21,707NZD/yr
diversity
846 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,872 - 1,616,349NZD/yr
professional
844 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/yr
health
823 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,583 - 14,583NZD/yr
people
817 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,438 - 15,104NZD/yr
Python
801 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,137 - 15,809NZD/yr
career-development
780 job openings
Avg. salary range
634,948 - 740,417NZD/yr
microsoft-azure
762 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,115 - 16,264NZD/yr
information-technology
747 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,681 - 51,080NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
734 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,749 - 54,078NZD/yr
business
730 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,206 - 15,429NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
726 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,368 - 16,319NZD/yr
Teamwork
718 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,479 - 92,246NZD/yr
audits
712 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,201 - 13,643NZD/yr
beaches-islands
709 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,503 - 20,549NZD/yr
Manufacturing
704 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,889 - 116,111NZD/yr
project-management
685 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,247 - 30,930NZD/yr
risk-management
685 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,108 - 32,384NZD/yr
knowledge
683 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,867 - 12,842NZD/yr
processing-js
683 job openings
Avg. salary range
65,000 - 70,000NZD/yr
applications
676 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,975 - 14,962NZD/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.