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 71,258 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
5,553 job openings
Avg. salary range
182,880 - 229,655NZD/yr
education-training
3,813 job openings
Avg. salary range
198,003 - 230,737NZD/yr
training-certification
3,630 job openings
Avg. salary range
239,414 - 279,224NZD/yr
planning-and-design
3,041 job openings
Avg. salary range
213,888 - 277,141NZD/yr
policies-and-practices
2,962 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,859 - 27,649NZD/yr
Compliance
2,272 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,703 - 24,692NZD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
2,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,349 - 30,588NZD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
2,064 job openings
Avg. salary range
127,549 - 157,301NZD/yr
online
1,909 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,565 - 51,966NZD/yr
cover-letters
1,686 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,501 - 41,740NZD/yr
professional-development
1,643 job openings
Avg. salary range
252,492 - 294,253NZD/yr
testing-and-analysis
1,633 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,510 - 18,486NZD/yr
health-and-safety
1,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,293 - 12,570NZD/yr
visual-art-design
1,503 job openings
Avg. salary range
200,006 - 267,771NZD/yr
recruiting-career-management
1,430 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,362 - 44,816NZD/yr
Communication
1,427 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,163 - 100,729NZD/yr
mentoring
1,403 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,205 - 16,561NZD/yr
state-local-municipal
1,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,468 - 17,889NZD/yr
support
1,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,235 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,052 - 15,934NZD/yr
external-workforce
1,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
150,739 - 373,265NZD/yr
environment
1,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
1,143 job openings
Avg. salary range
303,931 - 764,894NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,402 - 93,763NZD/yr
trade-shows-events
1,089 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,354 - 35,425NZD/yr
Communication
1,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
time-management
1,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
598,546 - 801,212NZD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
1,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,337 - 23,094NZD/yr
smartrecruiters
983 job openings
Customer Service
966 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,109 - 80,723NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
965 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,223 - 84,395NZD/yr
development
941 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
flexible-working
918 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,961 - 19,948NZD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
913 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,485 - 27,739NZD/yr
management
910 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
900 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,775 - 44,409NZD/yr
lift-and-shift
897 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,410 - 20,106NZD/yr
health-care
885 job openings
Avg. salary range
733,716 - 911,129NZD/yr
laws-and-regulations
879 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,750 - 25,365NZD/yr
professional
846 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/yr
employee-assistance
830 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,428,183 - 1,776,285NZD/yr
mana-workspace
825 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,245 - 59,289NZD/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
presentations
813 job openings
Avg. salary range
816,421 - 1,096,410NZD/yr
workday
797 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,784 - 116,911NZD/yr
logistics-and-procurement
757 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,564 - 35,338NZD/yr
business
730 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,206 - 15,429NZD/yr
Python
728 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,879 - 16,098NZD/yr
Teamwork
726 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,948 - 88,883NZD/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.