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Talent Acquisition Internship (August - October)

CompanyZURU
LocationAuckland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will manage end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates across global markets. Additionally, you will conduct market research and talent mapping to provide insights that support informed hiring decisions.
Internship Type
internship
Company Size
309
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
ZURU is a disruptive and award-winning company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative toys and consumer products. Inspired by kids and imaginative play, ZURU is one of the fastest growing toy companies in the world and is known for their agility, creativity and new-age manufacturing techniques. The company that started in New Zealand now employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 offices, produces 600,000 toys a day and distributes to most major retailers in over 120 countries. ZURU has delighted millions of families all over the world with brands such as Bunch O Balloons™, X-Shot™, Rainbocorns™, Robo Alive™, Smashers™, 5 Surprise™ and Metal Machines™ as well as through partnerships with entertainment properties, including Nickelodeon, Disney, Universal Studios and DreamWorks. With a strong commitment to the community, ZURU supports Captivating International, local China orphanages and also student development programs in Asia and in New Zealand. ZURU will continue to pave new ways for kids to play and focuses on reimagining what this looks like every day.
About the Role

As a Talent Intern, you will work on end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates across a range of roles and global markets. You will take ownership of selected hiring pipelines, with a strong focus on market research, talent mapping, and identifying high-quality candidates. You will analyse talent landscapes, uncover where top talent sits, and develop strategies to engage them effectively. This opportunity will allow you to generate and share insights that help teams make informed hiring decisions, while gaining exposure to end-to-end Talent Acquisition.

 

This role is great for someone interested in talent and how great companies build high-performing teams. You’ll analyse candidate pipelines, uncover insights on sourcing channels and market trends, and share learnings to inform future hiring decisions. Working closely with our talent team, hiring managers, and senior stakeholders, you’ll gain hands-on experience shaping teams and contributing to the future of the business.

 

The Internship Experience  

   

At ZURU, we offer an internship experience unlike any other. We’ve built a high-performing culture driven by ambitious goals, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence. Our teams challenge each other to think bigger, move faster, and improve every day. 

 

From day one, you’ll be treated like a permanent member of the team (and we hope some of you someday will be!). That means real responsibility, meaningful projects, and hands-on exposure to the strategies and skills behind some of the world’s biggest Toy and FMCG brands, working alongside industry leaders who are shaping them. 

 

Please note this internship will run from August – October.

 

 

About ZURU

 

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt industries, challenge the status quo, and catalyse change through radical innovation and advances in automation. 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; and 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 5,000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.

 

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

 

 

 

LIFE@ZURU

 

ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction).

 

At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

 

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

 

Get to know us a little better by checking out @lifeatzuru on Instagram or www.zuru.com.

 

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER

 

🌱 Culture for Growth

🌎 Global Opportunities

💡 Surrounded by an A Player Team

 

ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow 🚀

 

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Key Skills
RecruitmentSourcingCandidate screeningTalent mappingMarket researchData analysisStakeholder managementTalent acquisitionHiring pipelinesTrend analysis
Categories
Human ResourcesManagement & Leadership
Benefits
High-performing cultureContinuous learningHands-on experienceGlobal opportunities