Full-timeTokyo, JapanStationed in Hakuba in winterChinese–Japanese bilingualDriver's license required

Executive Assistant to the President & Chauffeur (Tokyo / Hakuba)JPY 4,000,000–7,000,000/year · based in Kudan, Tokyo · about 60% of winter in Hakuba, Nagano

A Japanese real estate development company (the Japanese entity of a Taiwanese real estate development group) is looking for an Executive Assistant to the President who will also serve as the President's driver. The heart of this role is executive support: helping the President and the management team with schedules, Taiwan–Japan communication and ad hoc tasks. Driving the President is part of the job, but not the only focus. On weekdays you will work at the office in Kudankita, Chiyoda, Tokyo, and during the winter peak season about 60% of your working time is expected to be spent on business trips to, or stationed at, the base in Hakuba, Nagano. Business-level Japanese and Chinese are required, and you must be able to drive.

Job Requirements at a Glance

Salary & compensation: JPY 4,000,000–7,000,000 per year (based on experience)Paid in Japanese yen, not NT dollars; roughly NT$840,000–1,470,000 per year (exchange rates vary; for reference only). Your consultant will explain the full pay structure in the first phone call.
Nature of the role: Full-time (3-month probation)Employment terms during probation are the same as after formal hiring.
Location: Kudankita, Chiyoda, Tokyo, JapanGenerally office-based. Depending on the season and business needs, you will travel to or be stationed in Hakuba, Nagano; during the peak winter season this is expected to take up about 60% of your total working time.
Residence and Work Eligibility: Currently living in Japan and able to work in Tokyo
Working hours: 10:00–19:00 (8 working hours per day)Start and finish times shift to fit the executives' schedule. An average of 21 working days per month.
Time off: Two full days off every week; annual paid leave as required by law
Work background: Experience as an executive assistant, secretary, manager's assistant, in administrative support, VIP hospitality or similarNo fixed minimum years; candidates are assessed on executive-support skills, Chinese–Japanese communication and driving ability overall, not solely on years as a professional driver.
Language requirements: Business-level Japanese and Chinese requiredYou will communicate in real time in meetings and when receiving visitors, and serve as the liaison between the Japanese entity and the head office in Taiwan. Working-level English is a plus.
Driving ability: Standard (futsu) driver's license plus real on-road driving experience; able to drive safely on your ownThe job includes driving the President, senior management, and guests in a company car; while stationed in Hakuba, you will drive on snowy and mountain roads.
Benefits: Full social insurance, transportation allowance, regular pay raises

* The above terms are current plans; actual compensation and working conditions will be as confirmed by both parties after the interview.

Job description

Day-to-day support for the president and executives

Assist the President and management team with day-to-day administrative matters and ad hoc tasks
Staying on top of the progress and details of key schedules, meetings, and external events
Coordinate with other departments and external parties as your manager requires

Scheduling and business travel

Manage the schedules of the President and senior management and coordinate timing with all parties
Arrange business travel transport, accommodation and itineraries
Preparing meeting times, venues, and materials

Two-way Taiwan–Japan Communication

Handle day-to-day information flow between the Japanese entity and the Taiwan head office
Support meeting communication and visitor reception in both Chinese and Japanese
Coordinate schedules and matters with clients, partners, and external parties

Accompanying and driving

Drive the president, executives and key guests in the company car
Travel between the Tokyo office, client visits, and the Tokyo/Hakuba sites
Planning routes, checking road conditions, and arranging parking in advance

Hakuba site support (winter)

In winter, support Hakuba operations and the executives' schedule
Support on-site liaison, administrative tasks and ad hoc requests
Adapt to a highly mobile work schedule

Requirements

Required

Currently living in Japan and able to work in Tokyo
Able to travel to or be stationed in Hakuba, Nagano in winter
Business-level communication in both Chinese and Japanese
Valid standard driver's license, with real on-road driving experience and able to drive safely on your own
Experience as an executive assistant, secretary, assistant to a manager, administrative support, VIP services, or client reception
Detail-oriented, punctual, and highly discreet
Comfortable with a degree of flexibility in duties and ad hoc tasks

Preferred qualifications

Experience supporting business owners, senior executives, or management teams
Relatively long driving experience in Japan, familiar with driving in central Tokyo and long distances
Experience in hotels, hospitality, airlines, high-end service or VIP reception
Familiar with business culture in both Taiwan and Japan
Able to communicate in English at work

Why this opportunity

Support the business at the president's side

The core of this role is executive support, not just driving. You will handle scheduling, cross-department coordination and ad hoc requests, taking part directly in the executives' day-to-day rhythm.

Two rhythms: Tokyo and Hakuba

Weekdays are at the office in Kudankita, Tokyo; during the winter peak season, about 60% of the time is spent at the resort base in Hakuba, Nagano. Please think this through before applying: it is the everyday structure of the job, not an occasional business trip.

Chinese–Japanese bilingual skills are core

You'll be the link between the Japanese subsidiary and the Taiwan head office, keeping up with both the languages and the ways of working on each side—that's exactly where the value of this role lies.

We assess overall ability, not years of driving

We look at the overall picture: executive support skills, Chinese–Japanese communication, driving ability, and flexibility. No professional driver experience? Applicants with an assistant or administrative support background are still welcome.

Salary Ranges Shown Upfront

Annual salary JPY 4,000,000–7,000,000, set according to experience. No guesswork.

How to apply

01

Initial interview with A-Cai, our AI interviewer

02

Confidential initial conversation with a consultant

03

Interview scheduling and agreement on terms

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FAQ

Do I really need to stay in Hakuba for long stretches in winter?+

Yes. Your contractual workplace is the office in Kudankita, Chiyoda, Tokyo, but during the winter peak season about 60% of your working time is expected to be spent on business trips to, or stationed at, the base in Hakuba, Nagano. This is the single most important thing to confirm you can accommodate before applying.

Is this mainly a driver role or an executive assistant role?+

It is mainly an executive assistant role that also includes driving. The core work is executive support—scheduling, coordinating communication between Taiwan and Japan, and ad hoc requests. Driving the president, executives and guests in the company car is part of the job, but not the only focus.

Can I apply without professional driving experience?+

Yes. We look at the overall combination of executive support skills, Chinese–Japanese communication, driving ability, and flexibility, rather than judging only by years as a professional driver. If you have an executive assistant or administrative support background, hold a standard (futsu) driver's license, and have real on-road driving experience, you're welcome to apply even if you've never worked as a full-time driver.

With an annual salary of JPY 4,000,000–7,000,000, how much will I actually get?+

The page shows the total annual salary range, which is set based on experience. Your consultant will explain how the salary is structured in full during the first phone conversation.

Do I have to drive myself?+

Yes. The job includes driving the president, executives and guests in the company car, so you need a standard driver's license and real on-road driving experience, and must be able to drive safely on your own. In winter, Hakuba means snowy and mountain roads.

How good does my Japanese need to be? Will I use Chinese too?+

You'll need Japanese good enough to communicate in real time in meetings and when receiving visitors, and to handle business correspondence. Chinese is also a working language, because this role handles communication between the Japanese subsidiary and the Taiwan head office.

What is the application process?+

After you apply, you will first have an initial interview with A-Cai, our AI interview assistant (this stage is conducted by AI), and then a consultant will confirm your requirements and interest. The hiring company's process consists of a document review and HR interview, an interview with members of the Japanese entity, and finally an interview with the person in charge (conducted in Chinese).

Will the working hours be very irregular?+

The standard schedule is 10:00–19:00 with 8 actual working hours a day, two full days off every week, and an average of 21 working days a month. Start and end times shift, however, to match senior management's schedule.

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