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Audio & Video Technician at Six Senses Kanuhura
Role summary
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The Audio & Video Technician is responsible for installing, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting audiovisual equipment throughout the resort. Duties may include supporting meetings, entertainment, guest events and internal presentations, managing sound and lighting systems, checking equipment, and responding to technical requests. Candidates should have practical experience with professional audio, video, lighting and control systems, along with good troubleshooting skills and basic computer knowledge. Experience in a luxury hotel, resort or events environment is advantageous. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, flexibility, physical stamina and the ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays. A professional, service-oriented attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a multicultural team are expected.
Can I work in the Maldives?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employer quota and work permit, paid by the employer; some roles are being reserved for Maldivians (2027 to 2030).
Watch for: Cashier jobs are reserved for Maldivians from February 2027; guest relations, tour guides, dive instructors, housekeeping, HR and front office managers follow by about 2030.
Official source: Ministry of Economic Development: Regulation on Foreign Employment. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Maldives
Usual for the Maldives, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | On the island; shared for line staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Full board |
| Flights | Joining flight and a yearly home ticket |
| Service charge | At least 10%, shared equally by all staff (by law); about USD 250 to 1,000+ a month, more at top resorts |
| Contract | 1 to 2 years; probation 3 months at most |
| Leave | 30 days |
| Income tax | 0% below about USD 3,900 a month, then 5.5% to 15% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Six Senses
Six Senses is a luxury hospitality brand known for distinctive resorts, wellness programmes, sustainability initiatives and highly personalized guest experiences. The brand operates properties in exceptional destinations, combining upscale accommodation with local culture, environmental responsibility and holistic wellbeing. Six Senses Kanuhura is a private-island resort in the Maldives, offering beachfront villas, dining, spa services, marine activities and nature-focused experiences. Six Senses became part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality company whose portfolio includes numerous international hotel brands. Employees typically work in an international resort environment where discretion, technical reliability, teamwork and warm guest service are important. Benefits at Maldivian resorts commonly include staff accommodation, meals, medical support, travel arrangements and opportunities for training, although the exact package depends on the employment contract.