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 63,990 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
339,126 - 341,595NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,110 job openings
Avg. salary range
258,430 - 263,294NZD/yr
Professional Development
4,979 job openings
Avg. salary range
533,572 - 624,358NZD/yr
Mentoring
3,800 job openings
Avg. salary range
524,842 - 595,859NZD/yr
Time Management
2,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
376,561 - 501,884NZD/yr
Flexible Working
2,817 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,275 - 21,250NZD/yr
Presentations
2,612 job openings
Avg. salary range
567,827 - 669,311NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,427 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,989,355 - 3,164,581NZD/yr
Health Care
2,336 job openings
Avg. salary range
307,573 - 380,095NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
1,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
449,109 - 538,055NZD/yr
Career Development
1,779 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,223,980 - 1,399,483NZD/yr
Diversity
1,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,576 - 1,343,433NZD/yr
AI
1,684 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,820 - 25,187NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,663 job openings
Avg. salary range
743,884 - 748,473NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,650 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,319 - 99,906NZD/yr
Payouts
1,582 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Audits
1,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,364 - 21,424NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,543 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,559,504 - 2,865,146NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,249,278 - 2,697,422NZD/yr
Project Management
1,415 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,811,983 - 2,071,659NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,394 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,583 - 82,417NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,104 - 35,052NZD/yr
Communication
1,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,392 - 104,342NZD/yr
Data Analytics
1,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
253,135 - 271,086NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,272 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,690 - 30,338NZD/yr
Mana Workspace
1,243 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,654 - 55,866NZD/yr
Pricing
1,241 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,290,511 - 2,596,837NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,239 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,042 - 57,503NZD/yr
CRM
1,207 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,328,465 - 1,505,395NZD/yr
Sustainability
1,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,400 - 34,509NZD/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.