As well as a Kaiārahi based in the Research & Innovation Office, Sarah also, supports the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre and is the appointed connect with Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre. Her kaiārahi portfolio includes the schools of Law and Business and the faculties of Arts, Education and Health. She works with the following institutes, centres and groups: Geospatial, Child-Wellbeing, Emerging Early Academic Research Network (EEARN) and Aerospace group.