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 76,758 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
6,154 job openings
Avg. salary range
168,722 - 211,481NZD/yr
education-training
4,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
194,082 - 226,171NZD/yr
training-certification
4,044 job openings
Avg. salary range
232,896 - 271,623NZD/yr
planning-and-design
3,341 job openings
Avg. salary range
191,840 - 248,180NZD/yr
policies-and-practices
3,245 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,465 - 28,352NZD/yr
Compliance
2,494 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,727 - 23,598NZD/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
2,395 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,510 - 29,618NZD/yr
planning-and-forecasting
2,273 job openings
Avg. salary range
114,305 - 140,856NZD/yr
online
2,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,434 - 51,778NZD/yr
cover-letters
1,833 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,501 - 41,740NZD/yr
professional-development
1,792 job openings
Avg. salary range
241,621 - 281,559NZD/yr
testing-and-analysis
1,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,520 - 20,798NZD/yr
health-and-safety
1,704 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,293 - 12,570NZD/yr
visual-art-design
1,650 job openings
Avg. salary range
177,713 - 237,267NZD/yr
recruiting-career-management
1,575 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,738 - 48,162NZD/yr
mentoring
1,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,367 - 16,466NZD/yr
state-local-municipal
1,433 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,468 - 17,889NZD/yr
Communication
1,429 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,163 - 100,729NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,857 - 15,618NZD/yr
external-workforce
1,310 job openings
Avg. salary range
147,327 - 364,465NZD/yr
support
1,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
1,236 job openings
Avg. salary range
271,518 - 677,809NZD/yr
environment
1,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
trade-shows-events
1,201 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,608 - 34,396NZD/yr
time-management
1,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
549,570 - 735,486NZD/yr
youth-organizations-resources
1,121 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,287 - 26,876NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,096 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,402 - 93,763NZD/yr
Communication
1,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
lift-and-shift
1,019 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,736 - 19,263NZD/yr
sensors-test-measurement
1,012 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,246 - 34,344NZD/yr
smartrecruiters
998 job openings
flexible-working
992 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,961 - 19,948NZD/yr
laws-and-regulations
973 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,750 - 25,365NZD/yr
Customer Service
963 job openings
Avg. salary range
67,109 - 80,723NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
947 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,120 - 84,293NZD/yr
health-care
947 job openings
Avg. salary range
733,716 - 911,129NZD/yr
development
941 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
929 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,775 - 44,409NZD/yr
presentations
921 job openings
Avg. salary range
816,421 - 1,096,410NZD/yr
management
910 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
employee-assistance
894 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,428,183 - 1,776,285NZD/yr
logistics-and-procurement
864 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,615 - 34,060NZD/yr
professional
846 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/yr
mana-workspace
842 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,245 - 59,289NZD/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
workday
811 job openings
Avg. salary range
95,784 - 116,911NZD/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
799 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,869,196 - 3,636,728NZD/yr
Python
755 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,274 - 16,161NZD/yr
diversity
750 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,812 - 2,649,166NZD/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.