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.