Niseko PortfolioNiseko
Guest Services Driver — Niseko, Winter 2026/27
OpenSeasonalWinter 2026/27Posted today
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- Pay
- ¥1,300/hr
- Employment
- Seasonal
- Season & start
- Winter 2026/27
- 1 Dec 2026 – 25 Feb 2027
- Role type
- Hospitality & guest services
- Workplace language
- Japanese + English
- English
- Business
- Housing
- Provided
- Area
- Niseko
About the role
Drive Niseko Portfolio guests around Niseko this winter. You'll take guests between their accommodation, restaurants, activities and shops, help with luggage and ski gear, and keep the vehicles clean, safe and clear of snow, working closely with the front desk team.
Responsibilities
- Drive guests to and from accommodation, restaurants, activities and shops in the Niseko area
- Greet guests and help load and unload luggage and ski gear
- Adjust the driving schedule to daily operations
- Work with the front desk team on guest services
- Keep vehicles clean, fuelled and ready; report damage and arrange maintenance
- Answer guest questions and requests
- Clear snow from vehicles, access areas and properties
- Transport staff and support operations as needed
Requirements
- Japanese driving licence valid for the guest shuttle, or International Driving Permit (category D), with a clean driving record
- Confident driving; experience on snow and ice highly preferred
- Friendly, guest-focused and a good communicator
- Able to work a flexible schedule
- Fluent English
- Must have, or be eligible for, a Japanese Working Holiday visa
Nice to have
- Ski resort or winter hospitality experience
- Customer service or hospitality experience
- Japanese language skills
Benefits
- ¥1,300/hour
- About 30–35 hours per week
- Staff accommodation ¥15,000
- Paid training
- Discounted Hirafu/Hanazono lift pass
- Discounts on activities with Explore Niseko, Hokkaido Core and Niseko Portfolio
- Free transfer from New Chitose Airport to staff accommodation
- Contract extension possible, depending on availability and performance
Housing
Staff housing provided
Staff accommodation ¥15,000, in the Niseko area.
Language & work eligibility
- Workplace language: Japanese + English
- English: Business
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