One job is standing out as being in particularly high demand, in the tough job market - sales rep

Latest Stats NZ figures show jobs filled increased 0.2 percent last month, but are still down 0.7 percent on a year ago.

Data from employment platform Seek shows sales account managers are by far the most advertised role.

Sales business development managers, accountants, electricians, community support workers, nurses and administrative officers are also in high demand.

Retail sales assistants, chefs and retail store managers also feature in the top ten.