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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.