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 74,256 job listings - 2026
Top 46 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
8,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
184,797 - 218,904NZD/yr
education-training
6,143 job openings
Avg. salary range
141,758 - 164,828NZD/yr
training-certification
5,834 job openings
Avg. salary range
164,774 - 192,212NZD/yr
Compliance
3,478 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,875 - 25,985NZD/yr
online
3,029 job openings
Avg. salary range
55,235 - 64,852NZD/yr
cover-letters
2,611 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,953 - 44,872NZD/yr
professional-development
2,523 job openings
Avg. salary range
264,121 - 299,466NZD/yr
mentoring
2,086 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,915 - 83,841NZD/yr
external-workforce
1,933 job openings
Avg. salary range
205,127 - 376,777NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,896 job openings
Avg. salary range
213,292 - 229,241NZD/yr
time-management
1,616 job openings
Avg. salary range
508,065 - 679,871NZD/yr
Communication
1,599 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,679 - 106,258NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,402 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,308 - 31,201NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,331 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,181 - 94,618NZD/yr
health-care
1,324 job openings
Avg. salary range
476,551 - 586,421NZD/yr
presentations
1,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
950,669 - 1,165,349NZD/yr
employee-assistance
1,260 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,074,545 - 1,335,914NZD/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
Microsoft Office
1,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,622 - 85,997NZD/yr
Communication
1,077 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
1,069 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
1,008 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,157 - 21,207NZD/yr
Customer Service
1,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,549 - 80,461NZD/yr
diversity
958 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,872 - 1,616,349NZD/yr
mana-workspace
941 job openings
Avg. salary range
57,249 - 68,592NZD/yr
development
939 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
management
909 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
career-development
888 job openings
Avg. salary range
634,948 - 740,417NZD/yr
beaches-islands
852 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,503 - 20,549NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
850 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,855 - 47,276NZD/yr
information-technology
844 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,487 - 43,170NZD/yr
professional
844 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/yr
audits
843 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,370 - 23,167NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
841 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,016 - 21,302NZD/yr
Python
838 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,939 - 15,636NZD/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
microsoft-azure
805 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,034 - 16,242NZD/yr
project-management
791 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,081 - 37,702NZD/yr
risk-management
776 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,235 - 39,559NZD/yr
Teamwork
770 job openings
Avg. salary range
76,282 - 94,242NZD/yr
troubleshooting
732 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,625 - 11,458NZD/yr
business
730 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,206 - 15,429NZD/yr
payouts
730 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,633 - 40,500NZD/yr
processing-js
722 job openings
Avg. salary range
65,000 - 70,000NZD/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.