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 80,912 job listings - 2026
Top 43 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
10,375 job openings
Avg. salary range
167,631 - 202,799NZD/yr
education-training
7,348 job openings
Avg. salary range
457,622 - 520,466NZD/yr
training-certification
7,013 job openings
Avg. salary range
462,567 - 513,568NZD/yr
Compliance
3,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,758 - 21,434NZD/yr
online
3,514 job openings
Avg. salary range
821,014 - 952,385NZD/yr
cover-letters
2,985 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,595 - 39,553NZD/yr
professional-development
2,941 job openings
Avg. salary range
271,300 - 326,425NZD/yr
mentoring
2,313 job openings
Avg. salary range
492,417 - 555,801NZD/yr
external-workforce
2,220 job openings
Avg. salary range
548,553 - 739,892NZD/yr
coaching-mentoring
2,168 job openings
Avg. salary range
662,573 - 741,730NZD/yr
time-management
1,828 job openings
Avg. salary range
544,744 - 730,020NZD/yr
flexible-working
1,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,903 - 22,409NZD/yr
presentations
1,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
675,031 - 827,284NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,107 - 95,614NZD/yr
employee-assistance
1,462 job openings
Avg. salary range
861,886 - 1,071,398NZD/yr
health-care
1,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
414,227 - 512,685NZD/yr
Communication
1,341 job openings
Avg. salary range
88,840 - 109,220NZD/yr
Microsoft Office
1,303 job openings
Avg. salary range
75,381 - 88,150NZD/yr
support
1,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,319 - 14,986NZD/yr
environment
1,157 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,757 - 15,485NZD/yr
stakeholder-management
1,137 job openings
Avg. salary range
493,691 - 591,881NZD/yr
risk-management
1,094 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,054 - 28,745NZD/yr
microsoft-excel
1,090 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr
diversity
1,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,946 - 1,012,246NZD/yr
career-development
1,040 job openings
Avg. salary range
474,508 - 553,220NZD/yr
hotels-accommodations
1,029 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,270 - 44,309NZD/yr
Communication
1,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr
mana-workspace
1,003 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,662 - 62,130NZD/yr
artificial-intelligence
1,002 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,321 - 18,798NZD/yr
information-technology
983 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,241 - 35,474NZD/yr
payouts
978 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,125 - 30,121NZD/yr
audits
954 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,654 - 21,260NZD/yr
beaches-islands
926 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,428,234 - 2,709,151NZD/yr
development
889 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr
project-management
883 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,764,823 - 2,017,125NZD/yr
management
872 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr
microsoft-azure
844 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,182 - 16,450NZD/yr
Python
830 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,778 - 15,139NZD/yr
invoicing
825 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,195 - 91,861NZD/yr
troubleshooting
824 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,786,528 - 3,342,750NZD/yr
clubs-organizations
823 job openings
Avg. salary range
248,193 - 264,697NZD/yr
professional
817 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,308 - 13,504NZD/yr
health
797 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,583 - 14,583NZD/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.