Brand Partnerships Summer Internship 2026/2027

ZURU; Auckland; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

ZURU’s Licensing Team is looking for a Brand Partnerships intern to help with opportunity identification, deal research, market analysis and licensor presentations while coordinating across Licensing, Legal, Commercial and Product Development teams. You’ll be part of a hands-on program designed to build practical experience in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.

You’ll receive a two-day induction to get up to speed, learn from senior leaders, and participate in real projects, with

Qualifications

• No requirement to show grades.
• Natural inclination to go above and beyond.
• Grit and dedication with a positive, humble attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support opportunity identification, deal research, and market analysis.
• Prepare licensor presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities across Licensing, Legal, Commercial and Product Development teams.

Job description

ZURU’s Licensing Team

Licensing at ZURU focuses on building and managing partnerships with global brands and partners to bring licensed products to life. As a Brand Partnerships intern you will support opportunity identification, deal research, market analysis licensor presentations, and day to day coordination across Licensing, Legal, Commercial and Product Development teams

You will also:

- Be set up to win with a two-day induction to get you up to speed on everything ZURU

- Learn how our people continue to shift the needle through regular learning sessions with key business leaders

- Experience ZURU’s playful side by dabbling in content creation (#dayinthelife) and attending social events

- And so much more!

Our summer internship programme will run from mid November 2026 - mid February 2027.

About You

We don’t ask to see your grades, and we take on students from a range of different backgrounds and degrees. What we care about is sharing our internship experience with students who have a natural inclination to go above and beyond, who demonstrate grit and dedication, and most importantly, who radiate positivity and humility.

ZURU is a special place to work, and we live by our unique set of values, the ZURU DNA (you can find out more about our ZURU DNA on our careers page).

If you’re excited by the opportunity to get stuck in to meaningful work and exciting projects and you have a mindset around continuous improvement and challenging the status quo then we want to hear from you!

Please note that while we don’t have a formalised graduate programme, there may be opportunities to stay on post-internship depending on business needs.

About ZURU

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.

Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.

One of the largest toy companies in the world, globally recognised and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.

LIFE@ZURU

We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture for Growth

Global Opportunities

Surrounded by an A Player Team

Competitive Remuneration

Lots of fresh fruit, coffee, pals fridge and more

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