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 64,195 job listings - 2026
Top 30 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,291 job openings
Avg. salary range
336,559 - 339,015NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,124 job openings
Avg. salary range
258,430 - 263,294NZD/yr
Professional Development
5,001 job openings
Avg. salary range
533,572 - 624,358NZD/yr
Mentoring
3,813 job openings
Avg. salary range
520,476 - 590,887NZD/yr
Time Management
2,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
376,561 - 501,884NZD/yr
Flexible Working
2,826 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,275 - 21,250NZD/yr
Presentations
2,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
567,827 - 669,311NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,432 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,989,355 - 3,164,581NZD/yr
Health Care
2,342 job openings
Avg. salary range
307,573 - 380,095NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
1,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
443,656 - 531,487NZD/yr
Career Development
1,791 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,223,980 - 1,399,483NZD/yr
Diversity
1,744 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,576 - 1,343,433NZD/yr
AI
1,686 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,820 - 25,187NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,666 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
1,589 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Audits
1,572 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,364 - 21,424NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,503,034 - 2,801,902NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,441 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,249,278 - 2,697,422NZD/yr
Project Management
1,421 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,811,983 - 2,071,659NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,583 - 82,417NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,377 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
1,285 job openings
Avg. salary range
253,135 - 271,086NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,275 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
1,243 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,290,511 - 2,596,837NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,242 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
1,205 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.