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 47,167 job listings - 2026
Top 31 Skills by Demand
Compliance
4,419 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,405 - 20,048NZD/yr
Cover Letters
3,406 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,363 - 36,881NZD/yr
Professional Development
3,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
486,253 - 566,151NZD/yr
Mentoring
2,634 job openings
Avg. salary range
434,147 - 490,114NZD/yr
Time Management
2,062 job openings
Avg. salary range
544,744 - 730,020NZD/yr
Flexible Working
1,828 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,037 - 21,344NZD/yr
Presentations
1,814 job openings
Avg. salary range
605,489 - 741,846NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,741 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,398 - 95,891NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
1,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
861,886 - 1,071,398NZD/yr
Health Care
1,614 job openings
Avg. salary range
307,238 - 379,775NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
1,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
433,698 - 519,746NZD/yr
Communication
1,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
86,759 - 106,278NZD/yr
Diversity
1,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,946 - 1,012,246NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,226 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,996 - 27,496NZD/yr
Career Development
1,182 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,045,760 - 1,195,760NZD/yr
Support
1,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
AI
1,161 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,781 - 18,261NZD/yr
Environment
1,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr
Audits
1,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,864 - 20,399NZD/yr
Payouts
1,096 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,704 - 28,441NZD/yr
Mana Workspace
1,089 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,662 - 62,130NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,037 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,677,685 - 2,998,006NZD/yr
Communication
1,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
Project Management
988 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,605,445 - 1,835,038NZD/yr
Invoicing
952 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,929 - 81,595NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
940 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,397,024 - 2,875,214NZD/yr
Microsoft Azure
899 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,108 - 16,427NZD/yr
Development
889 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
Python
885 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,604 - 14,922NZD/yr
Service Delivery
884 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,666 - 31,012NZD/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.