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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 83,134 job listings - 2026

Top 41 Skills by Demand

ecology-environment

10,976 job openings

Avg. salary range

160,557 - 194,175NZD/yr

education-training

7,776 job openings

Avg. salary range

442,743 - 503,589NZD/yr

training-certification

7,423 job openings

Avg. salary range

454,369 - 504,473NZD/yr

Compliance

4,110 job openings

Avg. salary range

18,270 - 20,949NZD/yr

online

3,731 job openings

Avg. salary range

755,289 - 876,122NZD/yr

cover-letters

3,159 job openings

Avg. salary range

32,308 - 37,967NZD/yr

professional-development

3,106 job openings

Avg. salary range

245,232 - 295,011NZD/yr

mentoring

2,424 job openings

Avg. salary range

468,780 - 529,184NZD/yr

external-workforce

2,344 job openings

Avg. salary range

533,019 - 718,755NZD/yr

coaching-mentoring

2,292 job openings

Avg. salary range

625,902 - 700,642NZD/yr

time-management

1,917 job openings

Avg. salary range

544,744 - 730,020NZD/yr

flexible-working

1,673 job openings

Avg. salary range

18,789 - 22,248NZD/yr

presentations

1,656 job openings

Avg. salary range

675,031 - 827,284NZD/yr

employee-assistance

1,567 job openings

Avg. salary range

861,886 - 1,071,398NZD/yr

Microsoft Excel

1,561 job openings

Avg. salary range

80,799 - 94,993NZD/yr

health-care

1,511 job openings

Avg. salary range

414,227 - 512,685NZD/yr

Microsoft Office

1,328 job openings

Avg. salary range

75,296 - 88,080NZD/yr

Communication

1,309 job openings

Avg. salary range

88,000 - 107,869NZD/yr

stakeholder-management

1,207 job openings

Avg. salary range

480,255 - 575,764NZD/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

risk-management

1,149 job openings

Avg. salary range

25,054 - 28,745NZD/yr

diversity

1,135 job openings

Avg. salary range

21,946 - 1,012,246NZD/yr

microsoft-excel

1,108 job openings

Avg. salary range

53,807 - 62,781NZD/yr

career-development

1,081 job openings

Avg. salary range

474,508 - 553,220NZD/yr

hotels-accommodations

1,075 job openings

Avg. salary range

39,270 - 44,309NZD/yr

artificial-intelligence

1,048 job openings

Avg. salary range

16,110 - 18,712NZD/yr

information-technology

1,042 job openings

Avg. salary range

29,802 - 33,840NZD/yr

mana-workspace

1,041 job openings

Avg. salary range

51,662 - 62,130NZD/yr

payouts

1,036 job openings

Avg. salary range

26,125 - 30,121NZD/yr

Communication

1,025 job openings

Avg. salary range

10,538 - 11,317NZD/yr

audits

1,012 job openings

Avg. salary range

19,654 - 21,260NZD/yr

beaches-islands

962 job openings

Avg. salary range

2,301,090 - 2,567,398NZD/yr

project-management

928 job openings

Avg. salary range

1,681,379 - 1,921,825NZD/yr

development

889 job openings

Avg. salary range

13,736 - 15,133NZD/yr

troubleshooting

880 job openings

Avg. salary range

2,397,024 - 2,875,214NZD/yr

invoicing

874 job openings

Avg. salary range

83,195 - 91,861NZD/yr

management

872 job openings

Avg. salary range

14,309 - 15,880NZD/yr

clubs-organizations

863 job openings

Avg. salary range

248,193 - 264,697NZD/yr

microsoft-azure

862 job openings

Avg. salary range

14,488 - 16,724NZD/yr

Python

850 job openings

Avg. salary range

12,778 - 15,139NZD/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.