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 68,358 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
301,523 - 304,226NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
240,041 - 244,815NZD/yr
Professional Development
5,478 job openings
Avg. salary range
495,831 - 580,178NZD/yr
Mentoring
4,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
483,950 - 549,393NZD/yr
Time Management
3,161 job openings
Avg. salary range
297,366 - 393,340NZD/yr
Flexible Working
3,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,876 - 99,982NZD/yr
Presentations
2,854 job openings
Avg. salary range
549,664 - 647,767NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,631 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,480,486 - 2,653,332NZD/yr
Health Care
2,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
273,503 - 337,893NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
2,116 job openings
Avg. salary range
382,761 - 458,363NZD/yr
Career Development
1,956 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,145,659 - 1,310,000NZD/yr
Diversity
1,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,576 - 1,343,433NZD/yr
AI
1,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,376 - 24,722NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,774 job openings
Avg. salary range
616,773 - 620,895NZD/yr
Payouts
1,709 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,696 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,255,322 - 2,524,437NZD/yr
Audits
1,686 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,855 - 20,794NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,537,102 - 1,843,223NZD/yr
Project Management
1,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,811,983 - 2,071,659NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,539 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,192 - 99,904NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,525 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,808 - 77,039NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,417 - 30,625NZD/yr
Data Analytics
1,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
242,600 - 259,880NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,389 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,856 - 29,301NZD/yr
Communication
1,387 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,056 - 103,830NZD/yr
Pricing
1,364 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,100,781 - 2,381,816NZD/yr
CRM
1,336 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,099,565 - 1,246,062NZD/yr
Customer Centricity
1,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,538 - 14,955NZD/yr
Mana Workspace
1,289 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,654 - 55,866NZD/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.