Level Up Your Career!

At Kwalee, you’ll join a gaming powerhouse that boasts a mobile empire with 1.5 billion+ downloads alongside a thriving PC & Console division that has achieved numerous global chart-topping releases across Steam, Consoles, and Amazon, driving millions of Wishlists. Most recently publishing breakout hits such as The Precinct and Town to City. It’s a unique chance to bring your expertise to a global studio that dominates both the mobile, and the indie PC and Console space.

As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Game Scout to join our PC & Console publishing team to be based in New Zealand or Australia.

As a Game Scout, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and securing potential hit games for our PC & Console division. You will collaborate to forge and sustain trusted partnerships with game developers, all while driving corporate profitability and growth.

• Leverage your extensive knowledge of games, research insights, and industry experience to identify high-quality PC & Console games for potential publication.
• Evaluate and analyse sourced or submitted games, supporting our internal due diligence process.
• Lead and manage Publishing Scouts and Publishing Evangelists.
• Establish, build, and maintain a wide network of developer contacts to foster strong industry relationships.
• Continuously monitor and analyse market trends to inform team activities, capitalise on emerging opportunities, and implement best-in-class publishing and scouting strategies.
• Present key publishing insights to the Head of PC and Console Publishing as necessary.
• Play our games and research competitor products to understand what drives success in the PC & Console market.

• At least 2+ years of experience or equivalent in Video Game Scouting, Business Development or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM Management and Networking skills (specific tools/software).
• A proven track record of signing deals and winning business from competitors.
• An understanding of the legal framework in the industry and what a win / win scenario looks like.
• International travel to games industry events will be required.
• A great games industry network across New Zealand / Australia.