Marketing Summer Internship 2026/2027

ZURU; Auckland; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture for Growth

Global Opportunities

Surrounded by an A Player Team

Competitive Remuneration

Lots of fresh fruit, coffee, pals/frid

Job summary

ZURU’s Marketing Teams in New Zealand offers a summer internship from mid November 2026 to mid February 2027. You’ll join a high-energy team to localize content, support influencer collaborations, conduct market research, and help execute brand strategies worldwide.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning with a two-day induction, regular learning sessions with business leaders, and opportunities to participate in content creation and social events.

Responsibilities

• Localized content development and localization of campaigns.
• Support influencer collaborations and market research.
• Assist in executing brand strategies across global markets.

Job description

ZURU’s Marketing Teams

Brand marketing at ZURU is focused on building strong consumer connections through compelling storytelling, strategic campaigns, and data-driven insights to drive global brand engagement. As an intern, you’ll work with a high-energy team to localize content, support influencer collaborations, conduct market research, and help execute best-in-class brand strategies worldwide.

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).

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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