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 88,130 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
7,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
136,022 - 162,709NZD/yr
training-and-development
5,415 job openings
Avg. salary range
97,194 - 113,373NZD/yr
time-and-attendance
5,002 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,283 - 27,661NZD/yr
ecology-environment
4,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
101,162 - 117,819NZD/yr
education-training
3,403 job openings
Avg. salary range
230,784 - 268,658NZD/yr
training-certification
3,250 job openings
Avg. salary range
254,813 - 296,803NZD/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
2,970 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,606 - 34,937NZD/yr
planning-and-design
2,748 job openings
Avg. salary range
102,632 - 126,177NZD/yr
policies-and-practices
2,683 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,300 - 26,384NZD/yr
Compliance
2,036 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,779 - 22,310NZD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
1,912 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,697 - 28,385NZD/yr
adaptive-project-management-and-reporting
1,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,697 - 28,385NZD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
1,819 job openings
Avg. salary range
139,245 - 171,436NZD/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
1,729 job openings
Avg. salary range
176,741 - 217,842NZD/yr
online
1,711 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,768 - 36,498NZD/yr
Communication
1,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,163 - 103,257NZD/yr
cover-letters
1,515 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,842 - 35,026NZD/yr
professional-development
1,484 job openings
Avg. salary range
291,613 - 339,509NZD/yr
testing-and-analysis
1,472 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,420 - 21,659NZD/yr
product-development-and-design
1,408 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,695 - 13,897NZD/yr
visual-art-design
1,407 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,585 - 13,777NZD/yr
job-descriptions
1,319 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,785 - 58,914NZD/yr
health-and-safety
1,300 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,293 - 12,570NZD/yr
mentoring
1,293 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,528 - 15,500NZD/yr
recruiting-career-management
1,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,914 - 47,813NZD/yr
support
1,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
environment
1,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
state-local-municipal
1,206 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,577 - 18,033NZD/yr
insurance-consulting-and-technology
1,188 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,021 - 15,134NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,198 - 96,683NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,112 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,507 - 15,096NZD/yr
eye-face-and-head
1,112 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,403 - 34,272NZD/yr
Communication
1,082 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
continuous-improvement-process-cip
1,071 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,877 - 14,589NZD/yr
Customer Service
1,061 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,881 - 79,015NZD/yr
external-workforce
1,040 job openings
Avg. salary range
171,456 - 199,867NZD/yr
dating-personals
1,035 job openings
Avg. salary range
936,263 - 1,125,440NZD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
1,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,863 - 20,120NZD/yr
smartrecruiters
1,021 job openings
trade-shows-events
990 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,278 - 33,687NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
969 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,392 - 84,259NZD/yr
time-management
961 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,240 - 17,344NZD/yr
development
943 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
health-insurance
927 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,620 - 32,400NZD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
915 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,337 - 23,094NZD/yr
management
911 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
903 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,167 - 32,778NZD/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
870 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,443 - 13,035NZD/yr
mana-workspace
851 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,315 - 56,161NZD/yr
professional
849 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/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.