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 61,093 job listings - 2026
Top 48 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
6,613 job openings
Avg. salary range
164,874 - 206,595NZD/yr
education-training
4,553 job openings
Avg. salary range
177,913 - 207,392NZD/yr
training-certification
4,336 job openings
Avg. salary range
209,103 - 243,949NZD/yr
Compliance
2,645 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,421 - 23,226NZD/yr
online
2,281 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,865 - 53,462NZD/yr
cover-letters
1,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,775 - 40,978NZD/yr
professional-development
1,919 job openings
Avg. salary range
241,621 - 281,559NZD/yr
mentoring
1,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,564 - 16,615NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,447 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,142 - 15,804NZD/yr
external-workforce
1,423 job openings
Avg. salary range
140,978 - 348,076NZD/yr
Communication
1,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,040 - 100,518NZD/yr
time-management
1,255 job openings
Avg. salary range
549,570 - 735,486NZD/yr
support
1,240 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
environment
1,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,122 job openings
Avg. salary range
80,402 - 93,763NZD/yr
Communication
1,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,077 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,688 - 19,621NZD/yr
health-care
1,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
733,716 - 911,129NZD/yr
presentations
1,002 job openings
Avg. salary range
816,421 - 1,096,410NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
979 job openings
Avg. salary range
74,429 - 84,691NZD/yr
employee-assistance
965 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,428,183 - 1,776,285NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
950 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,775 - 44,409NZD/yr
development
941 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
management
910 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
Customer Service
897 job openings
Avg. salary range
66,644 - 80,337NZD/yr
mana-workspace
856 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,245 - 59,289NZD/yr
professional
846 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/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
diversity
788 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,812 - 2,649,166NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
783 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,361 - 22,602NZD/yr
Python
766 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,274 - 16,161NZD/yr
business
730 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,206 - 15,429NZD/yr
microsoft-azure
727 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,379 - 16,767NZD/yr
Manufacturing
692 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,500 - 114,375NZD/yr
career-development
688 job openings
Avg. salary range
634,948 - 740,417NZD/yr
knowledge
686 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,867 - 12,842NZD/yr
Teamwork
684 job openings
Avg. salary range
73,517 - 90,069NZD/yr
applications
677 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,975 - 14,962NZD/yr
Training
671 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,333 - 18,333NZD/yr
processing-js
658 job openings
Avg. salary range
65,000 - 70,000NZD/yr
information-technology
650 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,123 - 38,590NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
645 job openings
Avg. salary range
59,201 - 64,325NZD/yr
services
645 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,712NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
642 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,042 - 17,344NZD/yr
audits
626 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,499 - 14,111NZD/yr
ups
622 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,917 - 24,500NZD/yr
beaches-islands
616 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,013 - 20,994NZD/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.