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 69,544 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
5,390 job openings
Avg. salary range
96,983 - 113,052NZD/yr
education-training
3,717 job openings
Avg. salary range
198,003 - 230,737NZD/yr
training-certification
3,537 job openings
Avg. salary range
243,888 - 283,978NZD/yr
planning-and-design
2,956 job openings
Avg. salary range
98,691 - 121,553NZD/yr
policies-and-practices
2,868 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,503 - 28,319NZD/yr
Compliance
2,206 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,703 - 24,692NZD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
2,099 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,370 - 31,672NZD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
2,003 job openings
Avg. salary range
130,484 - 160,855NZD/yr
online
1,856 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,847 - 45,673NZD/yr
cover-letters
1,634 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,169 - 40,991NZD/yr
professional-development
1,593 job openings
Avg. salary range
252,492 - 294,253NZD/yr
testing-and-analysis
1,582 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,510 - 18,486NZD/yr
health-and-safety
1,474 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,293 - 12,570NZD/yr
visual-art-design
1,464 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,126 - 15,863NZD/yr
Communication
1,432 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,432 - 101,341NZD/yr
recruiting-career-management
1,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,254 - 50,079NZD/yr
mentoring
1,370 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,205 - 16,561NZD/yr
state-local-municipal
1,279 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,468 - 17,889NZD/yr
support
1,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
environment
1,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,203 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,052 - 15,934NZD/yr
external-workforce
1,172 job openings
Avg. salary range
154,801 - 180,615NZD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
1,104 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,283 - 17,351NZD/yr
Communication
1,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
trade-shows-events
1,060 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,918 - 37,131NZD/yr
time-management
1,043 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,384 - 23,000NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,022 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,153 - 94,472NZD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
989 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,337 - 23,094NZD/yr
Customer Service
983 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,857 - 79,081NZD/yr
smartrecruiters
983 job openings
development
941 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
management
910 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
897 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,026 - 83,815NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
894 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,775 - 44,409NZD/yr
flexible-working
883 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,961 - 19,948NZD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
882 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,485 - 27,739NZD/yr
lift-and-shift
879 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,410 - 20,106NZD/yr
health-care
857 job openings
Avg. salary range
733,716 - 911,129NZD/yr
laws-and-regulations
854 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,750 - 25,365NZD/yr
professional
846 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/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
mana-workspace
818 job openings
Avg. salary range
43,344 - 51,550NZD/yr
employee-assistance
809 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,428,183 - 1,776,285NZD/yr
workday
795 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,784 - 116,911NZD/yr
presentations
784 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,029 - 26,849NZD/yr
Teamwork
740 job openings
Avg. salary range
71,440 - 86,592NZD/yr
logistics-and-procurement
740 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,564 - 35,338NZD/yr
business
730 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,206 - 15,429NZD/yr
Python
719 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,879 - 16,098NZD/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.