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Staff Shuttle Driver (Niseko) — Winter 2026/27

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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

Staff housing provided

Staff accommodation available.

How staff housing works in Niseko

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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