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 64,677 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
336,559 - 339,015NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
254,315 - 259,107NZD/yr
Professional Development
5,045 job openings
Avg. salary range
533,572 - 624,358NZD/yr
Mentoring
3,836 job openings
Avg. salary range
520,476 - 590,887NZD/yr
Time Management
2,910 job openings
Avg. salary range
376,561 - 501,884NZD/yr
Flexible Working
2,854 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,275 - 21,250NZD/yr
Presentations
2,639 job openings
Avg. salary range
567,827 - 669,311NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,458 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,563,947 - 2,714,224NZD/yr
Health Care
2,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
298,404 - 368,909NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
1,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
432,985 - 518,662NZD/yr
Career Development
1,806 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,223,980 - 1,399,483NZD/yr
Diversity
1,757 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,576 - 1,343,433NZD/yr
AI
1,712 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,820 - 25,187NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,674 job openings
Avg. salary range
725,280 - 729,773NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,651 job openings
Avg. salary range
84,319 - 99,906NZD/yr
Payouts
1,594 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Audits
1,581 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,364 - 21,424NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,503,034 - 2,801,902NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,455 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,249,278 - 2,697,422NZD/yr
Project Management
1,427 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,811,983 - 2,071,659NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,409 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,583 - 82,417NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,386 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,104 - 35,052NZD/yr
Communication
1,373 job openings
Avg. salary range
85,109 - 104,066NZD/yr
Data Analytics
1,291 job openings
Avg. salary range
253,135 - 271,086NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,286 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,690 - 30,338NZD/yr
Pricing
1,255 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,290,511 - 2,596,837NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,246 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,042 - 57,503NZD/yr
Mana Workspace
1,245 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,654 - 55,866NZD/yr
CRM
1,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,328,465 - 1,505,395NZD/yr
Sustainability
1,209 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.