Robocup Jr has been running in New Zealand for many years.  Prior to 2025 the Robocup Junior New Zealand Trust ran the programme.  The trust was established to encourage school students to take an active interest in science, technology and the performing arts. It aims to develop practical and intellectual problem-solving skills and teamwork in the context of a competition where fair play and participation are more important than winning. It also aims to make students aware of potential employment opportunities in high tech industries which are crucial to the ongoing development of the New Zealand economy.

Ministry of Inspiration are proud to continue on this legacy by running the Robocup Jr Programme in New Zealand from 2025 onward.