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 71,007 job listings - 2026
Top 29 Skills by Demand
Compliance
7,231 job openings
Avg. salary range
284,360 - 287,469NZD/yr
Cover Letters
5,835 job openings
Avg. salary range
231,958 - 236,829NZD/yr
Professional Development
5,749 job openings
Avg. salary range
460,541 - 538,637NZD/yr
Mentoring
4,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
465,894 - 528,953NZD/yr
Flexible Working
3,275 job openings
Avg. salary range
148,307 - 168,317NZD/yr
Time Management
3,268 job openings
Avg. salary range
295,875 - 389,846NZD/yr
Presentations
2,956 job openings
Avg. salary range
502,925 - 592,496NZD/yr
Employee Assistance
2,741 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,689,903 - 2,899,443NZD/yr
Health Care
2,628 job openings
Avg. salary range
233,224 - 287,186NZD/yr
Stakeholder Management
2,192 job openings
Avg. salary range
367,877 - 440,534NZD/yr
Career Development
2,053 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,145,659 - 1,310,000NZD/yr
AI
1,986 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,845 - 24,363NZD/yr
Diversity
1,983 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,781 - 1,155,089NZD/yr
Risk Management
1,841 job openings
Avg. salary range
579,760 - 583,833NZD/yr
Beaches Islands
1,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
2,053,155 - 2,297,851NZD/yr
Payouts
1,789 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,724 - 30,899NZD/yr
Audits
1,741 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,279 - 22,452NZD/yr
Troubleshooting
1,630 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,470,725 - 1,763,609NZD/yr
Project Management
1,603 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,644,424 - 1,880,138NZD/yr
Invoicing
1,582 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,808 - 77,039NZD/yr
Corporate Training
1,568 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,417 - 30,625NZD/yr
Data Analytics
1,455 job openings
Avg. salary range
216,736 - 232,445NZD/yr
Service Delivery
1,454 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,856 - 29,301NZD/yr
Microsoft Excel
1,416 job openings
Avg. salary range
83,807 - 99,388NZD/yr
Pricing
1,416 job openings
Avg. salary range
1,940,285 - 2,199,804NZD/yr
CRM
1,391 job openings
Avg. salary range
974,180 - 1,103,891NZD/yr
Customer Centricity
1,380 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,538 - 14,955NZD/yr
Sustainability
1,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,726 - 33,763NZD/yr
Mana Workspace
1,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,709 - 59,514NZD/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.