Which jobs are most-in-demand in New Zealand?

New Zealand has a unique job sector provides foreign nationals with job opportunities and high wages. Although New Zealand is considered to be comparatively smaller than Australia, it has a job vacancy rate of 9 thousand, attracting more foreign nationals to look for employment in the country. Some famous job roles in New Zealand include architects, engineers, interior designers, metal workers, plumbers, electricians, and laborers.

 

New Zealand has a strong economy with upgraded technology, which provides plenty of opportunities for foreign nationals to pursue their dream careers in New Zealand.

 

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New Zealand most-in-demand Jobs Sectors

The most in-demand job sectors in New Zealand fall under the category of Green List jobs. Green list jobs are mostly considered high-demand and offer paths to residency as they are directly related to the ANZSCO code.

 

Here are some of the top most-in-demand job sectors that are commonly in high demand of foreign skill workers:

 

Technology and IT Sector: This sector offers high-paying jobs as data analysts, cyber security specialists, and software developers. Technological advancements have led to a high demand for technology workers.

 

Construction and Infrastructure: Housing, transportation, and other infrastructure projects always require workers in various positions.

 

Healthcare Industries: Due to the population's many health issues, healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and care workers, are in high demand.

 

Entertainment Industries: The creative industries like design, media arts, and digital media are thriving and developing rapidly. This industry has created jobs in visual effects, animation, film production, and creative design.

 

Renewable Energy and Sustainability: The rapid expansion of this field in New Zealand offers a range of job opportunities in areas such as energy efficiency and power generation.

 

Financial Services: Accounting and finance jobs will remain in demand as companies always need skilled workers to manage their finances. Job roles such as financial advisors, bookkeepers, accountants, and tax preparers will always be in high demand.

 

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Highest paying jobs in New Zealand

New Zealand has a good economy, and the average salary is NZ 89,000 annually. The cost of living in New Zealand is relatively lower than in other developed countries, making it an attractive destination for Indian students.

 

Here is a list of highest paying jobs in New Zealand:

Jobs	Salary Range (Per Year)
Information Technology Manager	$110K-$180K
Building and Construction Manager	$92K-$224K
Information Technology Architect	$140K-$200K
Marketing Manager	$96K-$230K
Procurement Manager	$69K-$196K
Ship’s Master	$44K-$250K
Ophthalmologist	$58K-$240K
Mine Manager	$130K-$210K
Senior Communications Specialist	$70K-$250K
Financial Advisor	$70K-$250K
Head of HR	$92K-$133K
Pathologist	$164K-$245K
Anaesthesiologist	$164K-$244K
Managing Director/Chief Executive	$250K-$1M

 

Average Salaries in different cities of New Zealand

The average salary in New Zealand varies depending on the cities which they choose to work such as:

Cities	Average Salaries per month
Wellington	INR 2L (NZ $ 4,086)
Dunedin	INR 2.3L (NZ $ 4,645)
Tauranga	INR 2.4L (NZ $ 4,840)
Christchurch	INR 2.6L (NZ $ 5,249)
Auckland	INR 2.85L (NZ $ 5,733)

 

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