
NISEKO ALPINE DEVELOPMENTSHotel / AccommodationNiseko
Staff Shuttle Driver (Niseko) — Winter 2026/27
OpenSeasonalWinter 2026/27Posted today
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- Pay
- ¥1,500/hr
- Employment
- Seasonal
- Season & start
- Winter 2026/27
- 16 Nov 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
- Hours
- 40 h/week
- Role type
- Other
- Workplace language
- English OK
- Japanese
- Not required
- English
- Conversational
- Visa support
- case-by-case
- Housing
- Provided
- Area
- Niseko · Kutchan
About the role
NISADE is hiring a Staff Shuttle Driver for winter 2026/27 to move its team safely and on time between designated locations. The contract runs 16 Nov 2026 – 30 Mar 2027, with renewal possible. Shifts are up to 8 hours between 6:00 and 23:00, with two days off a week and around 10 hours of overtime a month. The initial work location is one of NISADE's properties in the Niseko area, Rusutsu or Furano, assigned by the company. Training and support are provided. Commuting by private car is not permitted.
Responsibilities
- Drive staff between designated locations to schedule
- Keep departures and arrivals on time
- Plan daily routes around traffic and road conditions
- Follow safety regulations and company driving policies
- Handle delays and unexpected situations calmly
- Keep the vehicle clean, safe and comfortable
- Treat passengers courteously and professionally
Requirements
- Experience driving safely and responsibly, professionally or day to day
- Proven ability to drive punctually and reliably to a schedule
- Valid working visa for Japan
- Valid driving licence (Japanese, international, or foreign licence with an official Japanese translation)
- Strong awareness of road safety and traffic rules
- Calm, safe driving in both familiar and unfamiliar environments
- Clear, courteous communication with passengers
- Conversational English or above
- Punctual, reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to passenger safety
Nice to have
- Experience driving staff, guests or groups
- Experience driving unfamiliar routes or in varying road conditions
- Additional driving-related certifications or training
- Conversational Japanese or above
Benefits
- ¥1,500/hour; 25% night premium for hours between 22:00 and 23:00
- Ski lift pass subsidy or recreation allowance
- Social insurance (health, pension, employment, workers' comp), if eligible
- Staff accommodation available
- Company events
Housing
Language & work eligibility
- Workplace language: English OK
- Japanese: Not required
- English: Conversational
- Visa support: case-by-case
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About the employer
NISEKO ALPINE DEVELOPMENTS
Hotel / Accommodation · Kutchan · Managed by employer
NISADE (Niseko Alpine Developments) x The Luxe Nomad is headquartered in Kutchan and operates 20+ properties across Niseko, Rusutsu and Furano. The team is highly multinational (Japan, Australia, Taiwan, Korea, USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia). Staff accommodation and visa application support are available; it employs 140+ seasonal staff each winter alongside year-round roles.
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