The American Institute for Foreign Study (Australia) Pty Ltd opened its Australian office in 1999 and began offering its Camp America and Au Pair in America programs to young Australians. In 2005, AIFS commenced offering inbound programs and currently facilitates cultural exchange programs for more than 2,000 young people.
The Land of anime, convenience stores and temples is hiring!
Japan is one of the few places around the world where you can truly experience the snow that is known as champagne powder. Japan is the destination on everyone’s lips and yet finding work there can be challenging.
That’s where we are here to help! Winter Work Japan secure you work before you leave home and then gives you on the group support when you need it. Want a gap year with a difference – Winter Work Japan is your answer!
Resorts normally provides a single or shared room for around 5000-35,000JPY per month.
You also get subsidised meals at the employee canteen for around 300 yen per meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Resorts will also normally provide free or discounted lift tickets.
Depending on the resort location you should expect the closest town to be 10-20 minutes by bus.
The winter season lasts from mid-November to mid-April and you will need to commit to a minimum of 3 months employment. Work isormally 40 hours per week although in the high season you should expect paid overtime.
While no Japanese is needed, a basic level of Japanese (high school or beginners courses are fine) will open your application to more employment opportunities. You can expect. You will be paid the minimum wage or higher. The average hourly rate in 2026 is ¥1,100 – 1,500 depending on experience
* Receptionist/Front Desk
* Wait staff
* Kitchen hands
* Baggage Handlers
* Room Service
* Housekeeping
* Skiing/snowboarding instructors.
Click on APPLY to complete your application. You will also need to make your first payment of $295.00.
Once your online profile is completed, you'll be invited to attend an interview with one of our team before we start your placements process. you will then move forward to the matching process (the exciting part!) which is when you speak to potential employers. Again, we will explain the process, and questions that will be helpful to ask.
Once placed we will walk you through the last steps in order to prepare for your trip.