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 82,379 job listings - 2026
Top 42 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
10,710 job openings
Avg. salary range
164,337 - 198,785NZD/yr
education-training
7,611 job openings
Avg. salary range
457,622 - 520,466NZD/yr
training-certification
7,258 job openings
Avg. salary range
462,567 - 513,568NZD/yr
Compliance
4,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,480 - 21,106NZD/yr
online
3,663 job openings
Avg. salary range
775,969 - 900,042NZD/yr
cover-letters
3,098 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,828 - 38,590NZD/yr
professional-development
3,039 job openings
Avg. salary range
257,558 - 309,782NZD/yr
mentoring
2,378 job openings
Avg. salary range
484,254 - 546,565NZD/yr
external-workforce
2,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
540,664 - 729,172NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
2,243 job openings
Avg. salary range
649,794 - 727,399NZD/yr
time-management
1,882 job openings
Avg. salary range
544,744 - 730,020NZD/yr
presentations
1,625 job openings
Avg. salary range
675,031 - 827,284NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,621 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,903 - 22,409NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,561 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,799 - 94,993NZD/yr
employee-assistance
1,521 job openings
Avg. salary range
861,886 - 1,071,398NZD/yr
health-care
1,485 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,227 - 512,685NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
1,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,296 - 88,080NZD/yr
Communication
1,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,000 - 107,869NZD/yr
support
1,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
1,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
493,691 - 591,881NZD/yr
environment
1,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
risk-management
1,126 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,054 - 28,745NZD/yr
diversity
1,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,946 - 1,012,246NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
1,099 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr
career-development
1,064 job openings
Avg. salary range
474,508 - 553,220NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
1,055 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,270 - 44,309NZD/yr
mana-workspace
1,029 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,662 - 62,130NZD/yr
Communication
1,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
1,024 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,321 - 18,798NZD/yr
information-technology
1,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,802 - 33,840NZD/yr
payouts
1,010 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,125 - 30,121NZD/yr
audits
987 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,654 - 21,260NZD/yr
beaches-islands
947 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,428,234 - 2,709,151NZD/yr
project-management
910 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,764,823 - 2,017,125NZD/yr
development
889 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
management
872 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
microsoft-azure
857 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,488 - 16,724NZD/yr
troubleshooting
854 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,786,528 - 3,342,750NZD/yr
invoicing
851 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,195 - 91,861NZD/yr
clubs-organizations
850 job openings
Avg. salary range
248,193 - 264,697NZD/yr
Python
843 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,778 - 15,139NZD/yr
professional
817 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.