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 86,504 job listings - 2026
Top 41 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
11,504 job openings
Avg. salary range
156,637 - 189,396NZD/yr
education-training
8,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
435,657 - 495,525NZD/yr
training-certification
7,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
446,443 - 495,673NZD/yr
Compliance
4,250 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,021 - 20,658NZD/yr
online
3,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
735,694 - 853,353NZD/yr
cover-letters
3,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,012 - 37,608NZD/yr
professional-development
3,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
245,232 - 295,011NZD/yr
mentoring
2,524 job openings
Avg. salary range
461,394 - 520,850NZD/yr
external-workforce
2,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
518,290 - 698,779NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
2,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
625,902 - 700,642NZD/yr
time-management
2,002 job openings
Avg. salary range
544,744 - 730,020NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,601 - 22,008NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,398 - 95,891NZD/yr
presentations
1,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
638,270 - 782,157NZD/yr
employee-assistance
1,627 job openings
Avg. salary range
861,886 - 1,071,398NZD/yr
health-care
1,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,227 - 512,685NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
1,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,209 - 88,037NZD/yr
Communication
1,271 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,693 - 107,611NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
1,247 job openings
Avg. salary range
480,255 - 575,764NZD/yr
risk-management
1,183 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,588 - 28,213NZD/yr
support
1,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
diversity
1,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,946 - 1,012,246NZD/yr
environment
1,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
1,131 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr
career-development
1,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
474,508 - 553,220NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
1,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,071 - 41,739NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
1,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,858 - 18,416NZD/yr
information-technology
1,093 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,569 - 32,443NZD/yr
payouts
1,067 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,704 - 28,441NZD/yr
mana-workspace
1,065 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,662 - 62,130NZD/yr
audits
1,055 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,654 - 21,260NZD/yr
Communication
1,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
beaches-islands
995 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,186,569 - 2,439,573NZD/yr
project-management
955 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,605,445 - 1,835,038NZD/yr
troubleshooting
914 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,397,024 - 2,875,214NZD/yr
invoicing
913 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,929 - 81,595NZD/yr
clubs-organizations
908 job openings
Avg. salary range
248,193 - 264,697NZD/yr
development
889 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
microsoft-azure
881 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,488 - 16,724NZD/yr
management
872 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
Python
872 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,778 - 15,139NZD/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.